News
Brussels: Together for Europe 2012
Get in on the preparations for the 12th of May 2012 appointment involving European Christian Movements on several fronts, from politics to social issues, from young families to ecumenical and interfaith peace efforts.
Chiara Luce at World Youth Day
One of the events of World Youth Day was a musical on the life of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano. More than 5,000 young people were present at the Pilar García Peña Auditorium.
Welcome to Madrid!
Welcoming speech by Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko to the huge number of young people gathered in Plaza Cibeles on 16 August for the Opening Mass of World Youth Day 2011.
WYD: Gen Rosso concert in Barcelona
On the evening of August 13th, more than 30,000 young people from all over the world filled the enormous seaside esplanade in Barcelona.
Project Ratan in Brazil
Sandra Guimarães, a young Brazilian entrepreneur, tells of her work among the neediest: a labour of love that is rooted in her own story.
Pope Benedict to the young people preparing for WYD 2011
We reprint some extracts from the message given by Pope Benedict XVI to young people last year in preparation for the 26th World Youth Day in Madrid.
Fourth International Symposium on Jewish-Christian Dialogue
Organised by the Focolare Movement, the Fourth International Symposium on Jewish-Christian Dialogue will take place in Argentina on 21-25 August, under the auspices of the Minister of Cult & Worship.
Slovenia: Religious from around the world with Maria Voce
Maria Voce and Giancarlo Faletti met wth the members of the “secreteriats of consecrated religious” adherent of the Focolare Movement. The theme of their meeting: “To bring to life the message of Chiara Lubich in a down to earth way.”
Panafrican Meeting for Priests of the Focolare Movement
A hundred priests from twenty African nations met in Kenya, between 27 July and 4 August for a Panafrican Conference of Focolare Priests. The meeting was entitled: “In God’s Family the Church: A Way for Priests Today”.
Training the Seminary Educators
A course in pastoral theology was held for Seminary educators in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, on July 17-30. It offered an approach within a context of communion, a unitary formation, which is integral and harmonious.
Between Classroom and Sport Events: A Lie Left Unspoken
Trying to live the Gospel, small things can be transformed into occasions of “profound and unforgettable union with God”. this is what happened to Elena from Naples, Italy.
Trip to Slovenia/2
The first moments with a small but great people. A community strengthened by suffering and faithful to Gospel values. Visit to Sunray Pre-school, an original educational experience.
Thought of the day
Be disarmed
Be disarmed