News
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.
Brazil, Mariapolis Ginetta: 50 years of dialogue and unity with society
Mariapolis Ginetta celebrated its golden jubilee on August 15. The dream of its pioneers is now reality: it is a beacon of unity, dialogue and a new society for all.
The Focolare Movement makes public the measures to be taken regarding the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in response to the Independent Inquiry by GCPS Consulting
Significant steps forward are being taken to expand and strengthen measures concerning prevention, training, compensation, and the assessment of responsibility. These will guarantee justice to all victims and implement a culture in which absolute priority is given to charity, to the dignity of the person, and to safety and transparency in all areas of the Movement.
The Focolare Movement publishes the results of an Independent Inquiry into cases of abuse by a former consecrated member in France
Margaret Karram: “I commit myself on behalf of the Focolare Movement to respond with action, listening, openness and preventive measures, to the final recommendations made by the Independent Inquiry.”
Ukraine: fundraising to support the people
The contributions, collected through the NGOs Azione per un Mondo Unito (AMU) and Azione per Famiglie Nuove (AFN), will be used to provide the people of Ukraine with basic necessities, in collaboration with local Churches.
Offer of support programme for victims of abuse perpetrated by former French focolarino J.M.M
Offer of support programme for victims of abuse perpetrated by former French focolarino J.M.M
Alain Christnacht appointed independent supervisor in abuse case of a former French focolarino
Alain Christnacht appointed independent supervisor in abuse case of a former French focolarino
Bolivia: on our city’s streets
The testimony of the volunteers of the “Casa de los Niños” in Cochabamba (Bolivia), a project inspired by the spirituality of unity, committed to tirelessly caring for those infected by COVID-19 and bringing consolation to the dying.
Restyling and new features for focolare.org
After 8 years since its last relaunch, the Focolare’s official website www.focolare.org is undergoing further developments. It’s about to go online with a new look and additional features.
Giving a Soul to the City
Ever since he chose God, as a focolarino, Sándor Tari, a Hungarian farmer, has committed himself to sharing his gift with other farmers, the gift of the charism of unity, project and prophecy of a healed world.
Thought of the day
“You make all things new!”
“You make all things new!”