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Beyond all obstacles

Beyond all obstacles

Renzo’s effort to overcome every difficulty and do everything to succeed in achieving the Olympic games for children and adolescents, as every year in the North-East of Brazil. Among the participants were also the victims of domestic sexual abuse, guests of a rehab community.

George’s Discovery

In the lights of a big city like Saigon where people sleep on the sidewalks in front of the high quality shops, Christmas’s message of love and tenderness is more than ever alive.

Public administration and fraternity

Public administration and fraternity

“Public administration and commitment for fraternity: today’s challenge,” the convention promoted by Communion and Law and New Humanity at Castel Gandolfo (Rome, 24-26 November), gathered magistrates, lawyers, executives and officers from various parts of the world.

Genfest 1980: Making the World a Family

Genfest 1980: Making the World a Family

Logo GenfestOn May 17, 1980, 40,000 young people from around were gathered at the Flaminio Stadium in Rome, Italy. On May 18th, they met in Saint Peter’s Square with Pope John Paul II. Below is Patrizia’s recount of her first Genfest.

At the Heart of the Caribbean

At the Heart of the Caribbean

From Venezuela to Cuba and Puerto Rico, countries facing the Caribbean Sea are tested by a strong social crisis, as well as the catastrophic effects of Hurricaine Maria. In the midst of this difficult situation there are many examples of courage and solidarity. News from the Focolare community.

After the Visit of Francis

After the Visit of Francis

After working hard alongside others in preparing and carrying out Pope Francis’s visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh, the local Focolare communities are now getting ready to focus their efforts on putting his message into practice.

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