News
Margaret Karram re-elected as leader of the Focolare Movement and Roberto Almada, new Co-President
With over two-thirds of the votes cast by participants at the General Assembly and a long round of applause, Margaret Karram was re-elected yesterday, 12 March 2026, as President of the Focolare Movement for a second term (2026-2031).
News 4 – 2026 General Assembly
The General Assembly has begun in earnest with intense dialogue and collaborative work. From the 6th to the 11th of March, everyone at the Assembly is exploring nine topics that emerged from proposals received from individuals and communities of the Movement around the world.
Middle East Emergency
The Emergency Coordination Team of the Focolare Movement is renewing its appeal for solidarity to help thousands of families fleeing their homes.
Living the Gospel: “Arise and do not be afraid” (Mt 17: 7)
An invitation that echoes the Resurrection and opens the way to a new life based not on our own strength, but on the grace of God who conquers every fear. Even in difficulties and crises, the love of Christ is present and, if lived in communion with others, is capable of giving even greater courage and hope to begin again.
News 3 – 2026 General Assembly
Dal 2 al 4 marzo l’Assemblea generale dei Focolari ha vissuto il ritiro spirituale. Giorni di ascolto dello Spirito, silenzio personale, preghiera per la pace, ma anche di immersione in alcune delle problematiche globali che affrontiamo, presentate da personalità di varie culture.
A joint action carried out in unity
Meeting again purely by chance after many years and putting oneself at the service of a brother. Roberto told us this story. Along with many others, he realized what it means to build a network of closeness and care.
News 2 – 2026 General Assembly
Silence, prayer, reflection: today, the 2nd of March, the 3-day spiritual retreat of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement began.
News 1 – General Assembly 2026
“I hereby officially declare open the Ordinary General Assembly of the Work of Mary, convened in accordance with the methods established by the General Statutes.” These were the words with which Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, opened the proceedings today, 1 March 2026.
Starting again without fear
Idea of the Month – March 2026
Get up and do not be afraid. (Mt 17:7)
Word of Life – March 2026
The General Assembly of the Focolare Movement is about to begin
320 representatives of the Focolare Movement communities around the world will take part in the fourth General Assembly since the death of the foundress Chiara Lubich, from the 1st to the 21st of March. The Assembly will elect the new members of the governing body and will approve the guidelines for the next five years.
A little miracle in just 27 hours
Four years after the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, we share a story of proximity, a diary that tells how quickly generosity can move. At the beginning of February, a couple from Lower Austria received a request for help from Kiev appealing for winter clothes for people facing great hardship. Twenty-seven hours later, over a ton of clothes and shoes had reached the collection point. It was an overwhelming wave of willingness and solidarity.
Thought of the day
Love forms communities
Love forms communities