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Bartholomew I Awarded Honorary Degree
On May 31, 2017, the University of Tubingen, Germany, conferred an honorary doctorate to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I. The degree honours his long years of work in promoting understanding between the Orthodox Church and the Protestant...
New Zealand: the warmth of Rotorua
A Mariapolis was held on the banks of Lake Rotorua in New Zealand’s North Island, inhabited by the country’s biggest Maori community. It gathered 170 participants of the Focolare community of Oceania.
Paraguay: Yvy Marane’y, Land without evil
The Yari Miri Project: an encounter with the Ava Guaranì aboriginal community. A place that speaks of a journey in mutual love and rediscovered dignity.
Card. Bassetti, new President of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI)
On 23 May, Pope Francis chose the new President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference. Maria Voce extends warm felicitations on behalf of the Focolare Movement.
A Trip to Mocoa, Colombia
Last April, the city of Mocoa, which lies some 500 km south of Bogota, was overwhelmed by fierce floods. But from all the mud and sorrow life is been reborn.
Switzerland: Muslims and Christians moving on together
Where is my heart heading to? This existential query was the object of reflection of about 50 Muslims and Christians gathered together close to Lausanne, in the name of friendship and continuity.
Italy: Peace is brought about by young people
In Emilia Romagna in central Italy, Youth for a United World projects continue. United as emblems of fraternity: a mural and friendship with young Muslims from Ravenna.
Celebrating a Europe of Hope in Malta
Focolare president Maria Voce speaks at the Towards a Europe of Hope, Healing and Hospitality Forum where she reaffirmed Europe’s Christian roots.
Maria Voce’s visit to Malta
Concurrently with the worldwide United World Week initiatives for peace, Malta welcomed Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement.
Colours of Peace from Loppiano
The much awaited Pulse Event has concluded in Loppiano, Italy, during United World Week 2017. Miles of young people, refugee syndicates and several Islamic communities gathered in the name of peace.
Omar, an Ambassador for Peace
The testimony of a young Egyptian peace ambassador who attended the Pulse Meeting, on the same day that Pope Francis concluded his visit to Egypt.
Angola: the courage to forgive
A young Angolan girl found the strength to forgive the policemen who killed her brother. Her testimony at “Pulse – the Meeting” in Loppiano.
Thought of the day
Don’t give in to discouragement
Don’t give in to discouragement