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Inauguration of the 19th Academic Year at SUI
Sophia University Institute of Loppiano will celebrate the opening of the 11th academic year on October 22, 2018, at 17:00 in the Auditorium. Following the greetings from the Grand Chancellor, Cardinal Giuseppe Betori, Archbishop of Florence, Italy; Vice-Grand...
The enduring legacy of the “Velvet Revolution”
Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, a country at the very heart of European culture and history, with pay host from 15th-17th November 2018 to the annual meeting of the Friends of Together for Europe.
India: the #zerohungergeneration project continues
Mayur Jayram Mandavkar, a teacher of traditional Indian dance, and the Young for Unity of the Focolare are engaged in supporting the #zerohungergeneration in Mumbai, to help disadvantaged children.
Church and Composers Convention
What is the role of composers in the musical life of today’s Church? A group of biblicists, liturgists, educators, theologians and musicians tried to respond to this question at a convention in Rome, Italy (Sepemtember 13-15). A recount by Nancy Uelmen from the Gen Verde International Performing Arts Group
Colombia: diversify to generate development
A priest’s act of fellowship transformed a failing coffee plantation into a real business named Acedeco Padevi. It is community led and inspired by the principles of the Economy of Communion. Choosing the diversify the production process lead to greater sharing, new jobs and the development of the business, while respecting the environment.
From the dream to commitment: the proposals of Loppianolab
The 9th edition of LoppianoLab – Italian laboratory of economy, culture, communication and education – took place on 29 and 30 September, and was promoted by Polo Lionello Bonfanti, New City Publishers, SophiaUniversity Institute, the Focolare Movement in Italy and the Loppiano International Center.
Inclusive, equitable and sustainable
These are the characteristics of the economy based on the Economy of Communion Project. The 42nd international Congress was held from 6-9 September in Rosario, Argentina. emerged from the charism of Chiara Lubich.
No longer a silent story
One recent trend in medicine is to give communication more of a central role. Geriatric doctor Flavia Caretta spoke about this at a recent conference in Caruaru, Brazil, organized by the Health Dialogue Culture international network.
Tsunami and Earthquake in Indonesia
More than 1,200 cadavers have been recovered following an earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi. The Vatican is reporting that “1, 203 bodies have been recovered, but some have not yet been found or identified,” says Insan Nurrohman, vice president of...
The day is born from the night
The Italian couple Agostino and Marisa Peretti, have spent three weeks visiting families of the Focolare communities in Venezuela which has been hit by a serious crises.
A new chapter of friendship opens up
The Holy See diffused a new message, with the invitation to “proceed with confidence, courage and foresight, with the dialogue long pursued” with the People’s Republic of China, “in order to grow in authentic friendship.” The recent agreement between the Holy See and...
East Africa – Sports4Peace
Over 1,000 children and teenagers took part in the “Sport4Peace” event held in Kenya, South Sudan and Burundi at the end of August. Sport can become a means to build peace and help overcome social barriers.
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