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The Memory of Erminio Longhini
A month after his death we remember a great man, medical doctor and modern-day Good Samaritan. He wa the founder of the Hospital Volunteers Association.
The Economy of Communion (EoC) in South Korea
The EoC’s Sungsimdang Bakery now employs 363 people. It began 60 years ago as a small producer of steamed buns. The story of two sacks of flour that became part of local culture in Daejon (South Korea).
Second Muslim Focolare Conference
October 28-20, 2016. Second Muslim Focolare Conference is held at the Dar es Salam Mariapolis Centre in Tlemcen in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Focolare in Algeria.
50th Anniversary of the Gen Movement at Castel Gandolfo, Italy
More than a thousand Gen from the second generation of the Focolare meet at Castel Gandolfo, Italy. They are seriously committed to peace and the unity of the human family.
Aletta has left us
Vittoria Salizzoni, one of the first women focolarini, affectionately known as “Aletta”, has passed away. The Focolare Movement remembers her with much gratitude. Hers was a life lived totally for others.
Tinku Kamayu – The women of woolen threads (Argentina)
Women descendants of the original peoples Calchaquíes, draw strength from the spirituality of the Focolare to overcome the macho culture and become entrepreneurs of fabrics. “Tinku Kamayu” (together to work) restores them the dignity of women while recovering ancestral techniques.
Fifty Years of Dialogue in Algeria
From the Mediterranean coast to Maghreb, Algeria celebrates 50 years of dialogue since the arrival of the focolarini
Human Rights from the collective standpoint: an African perspective
Speech of Atty. Raphaël Takougang of Camaroon, at the “Peace is Right” round table during the “Reinventing Peace” convention held last 15 November at the UNESCO.
Educating for peace: a commitment and a choice
On November 15 in Paris, two days after the commemoration of the 2015 attacks, at the UNESCO headquarters, 500 people gathered to retrace the foundations of a new culture of peace inspired by Chiara Lubich.
Maria Voce: “Reinventing peace”
This is the title of the speech by Focolare President Maria Voce at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on the 20th anniversary of the awarding of the Prize for Peace Education to Chiara Lubich
UNESCO remembers Chiara Lubich
Live streaming of the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Peace Education Prize to Chiara Lubich: Teaching humanism based on the unity of the human family
Economy of Communion: Acts of Mercy
From 21 to 23 October, in Switzerland, the 6th Economy of Communion Congress entitled: “EoC, an economy for all.” A pledge to bring poverty home to be nursed.
Thought of the day
Listen to the voice of your heart
Listen to the voice of your heart