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Brazil: World Peace Forum 2016
UPCOMING EVENT! Florianópolis, Brazil, will be hosting the 2016 edition of the World Peace Forum.
On a pilgrimage to Rome from Cameroon as a sign of mercy and gratitude
Nine traditional leaders from Cameroon, together with their entourage, participate in the Pope’s General audience on Wednesday, September 21.
Gabon at an Impasse
No winner has been announced since presidential elections on August 27th. The country is beset by public demonstrations calling for transparency, while others work for peace. A report from someone who was in Gabon during the period before elections. The prayer of Pope Francis.
Venezuela: solidarity as a response to the crisis
In the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis which is weighing on the divided population, the Focolare members, together with other communities are striving to create reconcilement and solidarity.
On the Periphery of Buenos Aires
Tenth anniversary celebration of a social centre in a quarter on the peripheries of José C. Paz, in the capital region of Argentina. The primary beneficiaries are children and their families.
Sr Francesca: Courage to do acts of mercy
On the occasion of the convention for Italian Religious of the Focolare, the story of Sr. Francesca Vitulano of the Franciscans of the Poor, now assigned to the Philippines after her stint in the international town of Loppiano (Florence).
Syracuse’s Summer Campus
Ten days with 120 children and teenagers from three at-risk neighbourhoods: “We bet it all on the most fragile part of society.” The story of Nahomy Onate.
The “Spirit of Primiero” and Peace Among the Peoples
The timeliness of a 1959 pact that was made in northern Italy. The global vision of the Focolare’s first communities. From Cold War to new millennium scenarios.
Mariapolis in Nigeria a school of unity
There have been a hundred Mariapolises around the world this year, some of them in very difficult surroundings such as Nigeria. Still, at a Mariapolis the local culture’s true colours always shine through.
From the Philippines: To forgive and be forgiven
In this Year of Mercy, we publish a courageous testimony on overcoming hatred and suffering produced through tragic circumstances.
Focolare Delegates’ Meeting (Europe)
This year there will be three meetings of the Focolare world delegates, to focus particularly on the territory and the challenges facing each continent.
Focolare Delegates’ Meeting (Africa, Asia and the Middle East)
This year there will be three meetings of the Focolare world delegates, to focus particularly on the territory and the challenges facing each continent.
Thought of the day
Here I am!
Here I am!