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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.
To welcome others is an opportunity for growth
An entire community on the border between Switzerland and Italy shares an exeprience of welcoming the many refugees in search of a peaceful future. Sharing and growth.
35th Ecumenical meeting of Bishop friends of the Focolare
The annual event for bishops of various churches from 24 -28 October, was hosted by the ecumenical village of Ottmaring in Germany. Casting bridges and building peace among confessions and religions.
Igino Giordani: Heroes of peace
On November 15th Chiara Lubich and her commitment to peace will be remembered at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. We offer some thoughts on peace from Igino Giordani.
Volunteers of God conference puts emphasis on sharing
Castel Gandolfo, Italy. 1840 Focolare Volunteers meet to recommit themselves to service of the human family.
Giving Visibility to Peaceworkers
Interview with Chantal Grevin, New Humanity’s representative at UNESCO, concerning the November 15th event to be held in Paris, France, for the 20th anniversary of the conferral of the UNESCO Peace Education Prize to Chiara Lubich.
Opening the 500th Anniversary Year of the Reformation
Pope Francis will attend the important event on October 31st in Sweden. The long-standing friendship between Lutherans and the Focolare Movement.
Annual meeting on a global scale
During the months of September and October, three groups of Focolare directors met at the Movement’s International Centre to share activities and events of the past year, and to look to the future.
New Families: a heart open to all
The testimony of an Italian family: “Opening one’s heart to others was beneficial to our family. Love donated is always reciprocated.”
Thought of the day
Be ready to love
Be ready to love