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The Pope’s Visit to Loppiano

The Pope’s Visit to Loppiano

In preparation for the event Maria Voce asks for more intense prayer and Gospel love as enthusiasm overflows among the groups onto the internet. A visit to Nomadelfi is scheduled for the same day.

Bolivia: They believed in me

Bolivia: They believed in me

Anniversary_logoThe testimony of Miriam: Assisted with her studies at a community centre run by the Focolare, she decided to return the favour by helping others, especially children who are going through problems.

Fontem: A Journey of Unity

Fontem: A Journey of Unity

Since 2016, the country has been going through a very serious socio-political crisis, especially in the Anglophone region where Fontem, and the Focolare’s permanent Mariapolis are located. Despite the difficulties, its testimony of unity continues.

Algeria: martyrs for God

Algeria: martyrs for God

The Vatican has promulgated the decree attesting to the martyrdom of the 7 monks of Tibhirine, among whom Msgr Pierre Claverie, Bishop of Orano, and the other 11 male and female consecrated religious, killed between 1994 and 1996 during the Algerian civil war which...

The City of Palermo and Chiara Lubich

The City of Palermo and Chiara Lubich

In 2018, Palermo, city of Sicily, is the “Italian capital for culture.” The celebration programme also includes the commemoration of the 20th year of the honorary citizenship that the city awarded to Chiara Lubich.

Ecumenism: Mirvet’s Choice

Ecumenism: Mirvet’s Choice

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) is provides an excellent opportunity to know one another better. The story of a young Syro-Orthodox Christian who discovers in the Focolare a way to contribute toward unity with her own life.

Family life: The challenge of Rosy and Leo

Family life: The challenge of Rosy and Leo

Married in church after 18 years of civil marriage, their family became an opportunity for them to serve others. They worked full-time at a home for families, put it up for rent and moved to the international school for families in Loppiano.

Every time we love it’s Christmas

Every time we love it’s Christmas

A trip with lots of stopovers for the group from Social-One in Uruguay and Brazil. An experience of life, learning, comparing and interpreting the social reality within a framework of listening to one another in accordance with the charism of Chiara Lubich.

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