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The award of the Mount Zion was awarded on Sunday, October 27, at the Dormition Church, Mount Zion, Jerusalem, to Margaret Karram, regional delegate of the Focolare Movement in the Holy Land.

It has been nearly 500 years since the Protestant Reformation, and 50 years of dialogue between Catholic and Lutheran theologians. The testimony of Lutheran focolarina, Heike Vesper and the recent document From Conflict to Communion

The Marian Schoenstatt Movement founded by Father Joseph Kentenich marks the 100th anniversary of its founding. The long friendship between Schoenstatt and Focolare as they both strive to promote a path of communion among ecclesial movements

Families from around the world meet with Pope Francis at the conclusion of Year of Faith on October 26-27, 2013. A feast with music, prayer, powerful testimonials and words from the Pope

The choice of giving oneself to God to serve the community where one has grown and was formed. The testimony of Stefano Isolan,an Italian youth who is preparing himself for the priesthood.

The commitment to work for unity, an aspiration written on the human heart, opens new trails and generates relief from pain. The experience of a group of young Egyptians from the Focolare Movement, with refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan.

The increase in registrations for the first year of the course and the 23 active protocols of understanding with European Universities and from the other continents, in view of civil recognition of the degrees in Italy, is remarkable.

The new day nursery of the city can accommodate 60 children as they take their first steps inspired by the values of dialogue, fraternity and the education to peace.

In Brazil, from 21 to 24 October 2013, the Focolare Movement is promoting a meeting for leaders of Latin American social organizations that stemmed from the charism of the Focolare Movement: “Fraternity in action”.

On the 22nd of October, Loppiano, the Focolare’s international town, will host celebrations for the re-opening of the Centre of Spirituality “Vinea Mea”, a school of formation for priests, deacons and seminarians.

Through his voluntary work with the terminally ill, R. is particularly sensitive towards those who suffer. The experience accumulated over the years enables him to give assistance and advice to a friend faced with a serious dilemma.