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The Cross, a Treasure Chest of Communion
Jesus’ death on the cross reveals a man so deeply rooted in a relationship with the Father that he is able to trust Him completely, up to the very end. And it is for this reason that Calvary becomes the precious vessel in which all of God’s love for us is gathered. Igino Giordani’s words invite us to make room for silence and attentive listening, so that we can begin this path of contemplation, redemption, and communion with God and with one another.
Every day a Holy Thursday
During Holy Week 2026, we want to offer an excerpt from Chiara Lubich’s diary written on Holy Thursday, 11 April 1968.
Shining light in the darkness: we are not alone
Idea of the Month – April 2026
Stay with us, for it is nearly evening (Lk 24:29).
Word of Life – April 2026
The Road of Hope
50 years after the publication of Card.François-Xavier Nguyễn Vân Thuân’s most famous book, an event was held in the Lateran Palace in Rome, streamed in seven languages. A new biography of the well-known witness of hope was also launched.
An invitation to a real turning point
Pope Leo XIV meets the Focolare Movement and confirms the charism of unity, which is not the result of organisation or strategic planning but a reflection of the relationship between Christ and the Father. An article by Margaret Karram for “L’Osservatore Romano”.
The seal of unity
During his recent audience with all the participants of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement, Pope Leo XIV commented: “Unity is a seed – simple yet powerful – which attracts thousands of men and women, inspires vocations, and generates a zeal for evangelisation, as well as social, cultural, artistic and economic works, and is a leaven for ecumenical and interreligious dialogue.” Here are some words from Chiara Lubich, spoken on the 9th of November 1989 during a “Link-up”, which present unity to us as the rock upon which our lives are built.
Co-citizens of Loppiano: Together to Build the Future
The “Co-citizens of Loppiano” is an association born from those who spent a significant period of their lives in Loppiano (Incisa Val d ‘Arno, Italy), the Little Town of the Focolare Movement. Its mission is to support Loppiano, cooperating with its Governance, so that it can continue to be a point of hope, a place of witness and a centre of universal fraternity, just as Chiara Lubich envisioned it.
Conference dedicated to Cardinal Văn Thuận
On the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book “The Road of Hope”, March 25, 2026. Live streaming in seven languages
Towards a more mature unity: Pope Leo XIV’s message to the Focolare Movement
An invitation from the Pope to renew Chiara Lubich’s charism with truth and courage, and a call to be a “people of peace” in a world torn apart by divisions and wars.
The General Councillors have been elected
Today, the 20 general councillors of the Focolare Movement were elected; during the new term of office, they will support the President of the Focolare Movement in her role.
Middle East emergency: outcomes and stories of solidarity
The interventions carried out between 2024 and the first months of 2026 in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria tell of a concrete commitment to support the populations affected by the crisis.Thanks to the fundraising launched for the emergency and the contribution of many people, more than 3,300 beneficiaries received humanitarian aid, health care, food support and shelter.
Thought of the day
Become simple
Become simple