News
Today in Venezuela
The situation of the South American country becomes more complex each day. As the bishops encourage “every effort in favor of peace and co-existence based on the law of brotherly love,” some are already becoming involved in providing concrete service to people in need.
Genfest 2018, Philippines
Everything is different, but nothing has changed
From Nigeria to Great Britain: Elisa Zuin’s story.
Constantinople. 1967 – 2017: A Golden Legacy
In Istanbul the 50th anniversary of the meeting between Patriarch Athenagoras and Chiara Lubich was celebrated with Patriarch Bartholomew at the local Mariapolis.
Lebanon: Erasing deep prejudices
The local Focolare communities in Lebanon have been taking in Syrian refugees, despite the prejudice and hostility that there can be between the two cultures.
Africa: Peace despite everything
180 young people of East Africa set out on long challenging journeys and economic difficulties to meet in Kampala. The story of commitment for peace among the youth of Burundi.
A long journey in the Middle East
Gianni Ricci, a focolarino priest, spent 23 years in the Middle East to give a hand in spreading the spirituality of unity in the lands martyred by wars and strife
Miles of hope
For two weeks, between May and June 2017, Fazenda da Esperança and Gen Rosso undertook an original tour in Germany together.
Living the Gospel: Going against the current
The Word of Life for this month encourages us to go towards Jesus recognising him as the source of peace and hope. We publish two experiences anchored in the strength of His words.
A Life Dedicated to Peace in the Holy Land
Excerpts from an interview by Italian public television’s Sulle vie di Damasco, with focolarina Margaret Karram from the Holy Land.
Run4Unity: Global relay race 2017
News from New Caledonia, Malaysia, Guatemala and Mexico regarding the “race for peace and unity” that was organised worldwide.
Buddhists and Christians in dialogue, Part 2
The second chapter of the Taiwan symposium-pilgrimage brought the group to Dharma Drum Mountain, the monastery of a Chan Buddhism reformer one hour from Taipei. Following are some passages from the travel diary.
Thought of the day
Welcome differences, seek what unites!
Welcome differences, seek what unites!