News
Operation Unity Washington D.C.
Twenty-five years after Chiara Lubich launched the ‘Operation Unity Washington D.C.’ Project, Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán visited the US capital to learn about its present steps and ongoing progress.
Andrea Riccardi: A hope that does not disappoint
Interview with the founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio.
“The Best Spirituals”, new album by Gen Rosso
A musical journey between tradition and innovation, available on all digital platforms from 11th August.
Living the Gospel: with treasure in our hearts
In our daily lives, unexpected situations sometimes arise that alter our plans. We can let ourselves be overwhelmed by them and end up feeling bitter about what we have experienced. If, on the other hand, we keep in mind the “treasure”, which is love for our neighbour, we will find a way to deal with those situations and the sweet taste of peace will remain in our hearts.
A Network of Families: Dialogue Creates Community
An experience of dialogue and hospitality that has turned into a network of support and friendship for the common good. This is what Andreja from Slovenia, a member of the Focolare Movement tells us. She and her husband are part of the New Families’ Movement. In the video, the voices of those involved in this experience.
Gaza and Middle East emergency
The Emergency Coordination of the Focolare Movement has launched an appeal for Gaza and the Middle East, to help people in those countries suffering from conflict.
Together WE connect project
A few months ago in the Holy Land, the Focolare community and the international music groups, Gen Rosso and Gen Verde, collaborated in a training programme for young people. The objective of the programme was to prepare young people to be promoters of reconciliation and dialogue.
Youth Jubilee: ‘Aspire to great things’
Over a million young people from 146 countries around the world: a pilgrimage full of joy, accompanied by music, with moments of silence and listening, nourished by faith, open to hope, calling for peace.
Where is my heart?
Idea of the Month – August 2025
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Lk 12:34)
Word of Life – August 2025
Chiara Lubich to the young people: the joy of the early Christians
In April 1984, the Jubilee of the Youth was celebrated, a few days before the conclusion of the extraordinary Jubilee of the Redemption. There were 300 thousand young people present. Chiara Lubich, foundress of the Focolare Movement, held a catechesis on joy for the young people gathered in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran on the 12th of April. Here is an excerpt of her talk.
Paolo Rovea, a life in God
On 3rd July 2025, Paolo Rovea, an Italian doctor and married focolarino, completed his earthly life. Following his passing, many messages arrived from all over the world, coming together to form a unique and very rich mosaic, just like Paolo himself.
Thought of the day
Seek out those who are distant
Seek out those who are distant