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The Churches, going towards humanity together
Thirty-five Bishop-friends of the Focolare belonging to different Churches, gathered in Katowice, Poland, from 15 to18 November. The comments of Brendan Leahy, a Catholic and the Lutheran, Åke Bonnier.
Maria Voce: “The Genfest is ours!
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8.00pm, time for the live transmission of the monthly link-up with Focolare members from around the world. The microphone is handed over to TV journalist Paolo Balduzzi present at the Mariapolis Centre in Castel Gandolfo, Rome.
Genfest 1975: Towards a United World
The personal testimony of someone who was present at Genfest 1975, held in conjunction with the Holy Year in Rome. There were 20,000 young people, from all 5 continents, gathered at Palaeur Stadium. Chiara Lubich presented them to Pope Paul VI: “A new world is born.”
Domenico Mangano
On 11 November 2017, at the conference centre in Castel Gandolfo (Rome), the cause for the beatification and sanctification of the Italian politician, Domenico Mangano, was inaugurated through a Mass celebrated by Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The request to initiate the cause was received by the Bishop of Albano, Msgr. Marcello Semeraro.
A School For Leaders of Communion
In the presence of political, diplomatic, academic and religious leaders, the Ecoforleaders School of Higher Training for leadership in communion has opened its doors in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
World camps form global citizens
Study camps and workshops were held over a three-month period by young people of the Focolare Movement in various parts of the world during which they devoted space and time to contribute to the transformation of their own cities.
Religious life: rare flowers in Ecuador
The journey of a mother superior to Latin America was an opportunity for a retreat in Ecuador teaching the Focolare spirituality of unity, promoted by the Ecuadorian Religious Conference.
50 years of friendship a sign of unity
The 50th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s first visit to the World Council of Churches is being commemorated on 9 November 2017. Rev. Dr Martin Robra of World Council of Churches (WCC) recalls the event.
Nigeria: Mariapolis in Lagos and Abuja
Forgiveness and dialogue, genuine ‘weapons’ for unity in the country.
Audio of the Word of Life – November
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Mt 23:11).
Word of Life November 2017
“The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Mt 23:11)
Finance and trust
In the Philippines, the SGV Inc Foundation, with the participation of the Department of Commerce and Industry, selected the most innovative businessmen of the year. Among the finalists was Francis Ganzon of Bangko Kabayan, a bank which draws inspiration from the Economy of Communion model.
Thought of the day
Allow yourself to be wounded by compassion
Allow yourself to be wounded by compassion