News
Margaret Karram: Genfest, grasp the opportunity
Message of Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, to all those who are preparing for the next Genfest 2024, the event of the Movement’s young people that will take place in Aparecida, Brazil, and in different parts of the world with various local Genfests.
Abuse Report 2023: awareness, reparation, prevention
The Focolare Movement is publishing the report on its activities, on safeguarding and on its data concerning abuse cases in 2023. An interview with Catherine Belzung, professor of Neuroscience and coordinator of the UNESCO Chair on Childhood Maltreatment.
“Communion in Action Report”: Dialogue Builds Peace
The Focolare Movement has just published its second “Communion in Action Report” or “Mission Report”. It focuses on the theme of Dialogue. To learn more about it, we interviewed Ruperto Battiston and Geneviève Sanze, Counsellors for the Economy and Work aspect of the Movement.
Case of Jean-Michel Merlin
La Prefettura di Nanterre (Francia) ha emesso un appello per la ricerca di testimoni
Margaret Karram among the new Members of the Dicastery
[:es]El 25 de noviembre de 2023, Margaret Karram, Presidente del Movimiento de los Focolares, ha sido nombrada Miembro del Dicasterio para los Laicos, la Familia y la Vida.
All responsible for all: a networked training
Effective today, November 20, 2023, the new Guidelines for Training in the Protection of Minors and Persons in Vulnerable Situations developed by the Focolare Movement are available. Margarita Gómez and Étienne Kenfack, Counselors of the Movement’s International Center on the aspect of Physical Life and Nature, offer us some clarifications.
The strength not to give in to evil
After the disastrous attack on Israel, the horrifying violence that was unleashed, the wave of fear that rocked the two peoples, the anguish for the hostages and the apprehension for the fate of the people of Gaza, we want to send you news from the Focolare communities in the Holy Land and news of a worldwide call to prayer and fasting for peace on 17th October
Korea: Dialogue is the culture of the human family
Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, have just concluded the Korean step of their first official trip to Asia and Oceania, which will follow with visits to Japan, Fiji Islands, Australia and Indonesia, until 25 May. Here is a brief update on what happened in Korea.
Living the Gospel: “Set you mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)
For a Christian, the Resurrection really happened. It was an encounter that changed every human perspective; it is the event that reminds us that our home is in heaven and it is there that our life must aim, giving witness to the values that Jesus brought to earth.
Focolare Movement and abuse, a firm commitment to the safeguarding of the person
Joachim Schwind, a focolare and member of the General Council at the Focolare International Centre was interviewed by Adriana Masotti of Vatican News
Towards a safeguarding culture encompassing the whole person
The Focolare Movement has now published the first report on cases of abuse of children and vulnerable adults; and on spiritual abuse and abuse of authority that has occurred in the Focolare Movement, with reference to reparation measures, new investigative procedures, and training in safeguarding.
Earthquake emergency in Turkey and Syria
The donations, collected through the NGOs Azione per un Mondo Unito (AMU) and Azione per Famiglie Nuove (AFN), will be used to provide with basic necessities the people of Turkey and Syria affected by the strong earthquake on 6 February 2023, also in collaboration with the local Churches.
Thought of the day
Value the positive
Value the positive