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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.
Not just the “lungs of the world”
The exotic, extremely vast Amazon region was the backdrop for a course sponsored by Sophia University Institute at the end of July. It was held at Mariapolis Gloria, the Focolare’s community near Belem, in northeast Brazil.
The point of no return
Mariapolis meetings, annual summer gatherings organised by the Focolare Movement, took place in several African countries. Here is some news about these events.
Gen Verde performing at World Youth Day Panama 2019
The Focolare’s international band Gen Verde is among 400 artists invited to perform during the next World Youth Day (WYD), organized by the Catholic Church, in January 2019 in Panama. "We are honoured and happy to be part of such an important moment,” explained a band...
A Flower in the Bishop’s District
Rione Vescovado (the Bishop’s Discrict) in Nocera Inferiore is a town of southern Italy. The local district is marked by strong contrasts: noble palaces and pre-fabricated housing, the struggle between legality and delinquency, beauty and marginalization. It is a challenge for the local Focolare community that has given rise to a “work site for young people.”
Thought of the day
Be close to those who suffer
Be close to those who suffer