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I am free to love
On 13th June 2016 Francesco was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a form of Motor Neurone Disease which attacks the neurons controlling voluntary muscles, progressively affecting his movement – but not, according to Francesco, his freedom to love.
A Centre that “generates community”
The Giorgio La Pira International Students Centre in Florence, Italy, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It welcomes and supports overseas students and from the very start was entrusted to the Focolare Movement. We interviewed its director, Maurizio Certini.
Erik’s eatery
Palawan, Philippines is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world, but it’s not only tourism and pristine beaches. We met Erik and his restaurant where, in addition to fine cooking, we also met his staff who are making a difference.
Chiarela’s Dream
Twenty four years old and from the Province of Akland in the Philippines, Chiarela had always had only one desire: to become a doctor. With the support of the Focolare community and her own tenacity that dream was transformed into a reality.
The Cuba we dream of
One of the many local Genfests was held August 10-12 for the first time in Havana. It was “unheard of”, they write, with more than 500 young people arriving from all over the island.
Kerala Floods
The floods in Kerala in the southern state of India have wrought over 400 victims and displaced about 1.4 million. The Focolare has activated the emergency procedure for those who wish to offer a contribution.
Fatal Accident at the Focolare’s Hospital in Congo
Sorrow and prayers following the news from Limete where the collapse of a silo has killed at least five people and seriously damaged the hospital and nearby buildings.
“Tulong tulong”: helping one another
Choi Funk insegna Architettura all’università De La Salle e con i suoi studenti sta mettendo a punto un progetto per ripulire dai rifiuti il fiume Pasig a Manila. Partner insostituibili sono le persone che vivono nelle baracche sulle rive del fiume.
A People on the Run
Ever since the beginning of the serious crisis inVenezuela, the uninterrupted flow of people on the run is colliding with a tightening of border laws in neighbouring countries, but the Focolare community in Peru has not stopped welcoming Venezuelans. The story of Silvano Roggero from the focolare in Lima.
Educating the children: a joy and a challenge
The World Meeting of Families is currently underway in Dublin, Ireland. The panel dealing with the topic of education will be presented by Gianni and Maria Salerno who are responsible for Focolare families around the world.
News from Kerala
The flood in Kerala, southern State of India, has wrought more than 400 victims and about 750,000 displaced. The rescue and assistance operations are brought ahead amid great difficulties due to the inaccessibility of some areas struck. In some cases, they were forced...
Italy: The Focolare and the Diciotti vessel
"We are following closely the events surrounding the Coast Guard Ship 'Ubaldi Diciotti', which arrived in Catania and is in two-days stand-off with 177 people on board who are not being allowed to disembark. The umpteenth case, unfortunately, that over the past few...
Thought of the day
Heralds of hope!
Heralds of hope!