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Chiara Lubich: Champions of unity
During these weeks, the Olympic Games are taking place in Paris, France. It’s an opportunity to admire the best athletes from all over the world, who have made it to this competition after a period of long and strenuous training. Chiara Lubich, in December 1981, wrote these reflections after watching an artistic gymnastics performance.
Starting a new with no regret for the past
Idea of the Month – August 2024
Mariapolis Ginetta and Polo Spartacus: the courage to change
“With the Genfest God has once again knocked on Brazil’s door with an invitation to have the courage to do new things”, said Margaret Karram at the Mariapolis Ginetta, during a brief visit with Co-President Jesús Morán.
Genfest: the road comes into existence
At the end of the phase 3 of Genfest held in Brazil, the President of the Focolare Movement, Margaret Karram encouraged young people to continue the experience begun through the ‘United World Communities’ by which young people from many countries of the world can stay connected and act together towards universal fraternity, both globally and locally.
An original condominium
Inspired by the charism of unity, 23 communities are living and working together in Fortaleza (Brazil) to restore, protect and enhance human dignity.
‘Start Here and Now’ the new single by Gen Verde
Gen Verde launched a new single feat. Banda Unità and AsOne during Genfest 2024 in Brazil.
Phase 3 of Genfest 2024 has come to an end,
but it is only the beginning…
United World Communities will give continuity to the experience of this international event of the Focolare youth
Let us not be at peace until we bring about peace!
Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, spoke during Genfest 2024 in Aparecida (Brazil) on the theme of peace. Her talk was part of a moment dedicated to this theme and to the commitment of young people to build it everywhere on earth.
Genfest 2024 concludes second phase: a yes to peace
An atmosphere of contagious joy characterized the central event of the International Festival of the Focolare Movement, whose 2024 edition was held for the first time in Latin America.
Follow live coverage of Genfest 2024
It is possible to follow Genfest 2024 from Aparecida, Brazil live. To access the Youtube channel click on the image and choose the language (Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French) Timetable (Italy) Saturday 20: from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 22:00 to 24:00 Sunday...
Montet (Switzerland): The Focolare citadel closes
The Center in the French-speaking part of Switzerland in which nearly 3800 have lived during its 43 years of existence. Also present at the closing event in June were Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Movement.
Amazon, land of caring and the future
Cultural redemption, integration of peoples, promotion of the dignity of the person, sustainable development.These are the challenges that the Church and the Focolare face in this decisive region for humanity.
Thought of the day
Have the courage to start again
Have the courage to start again