News
Africa: “Let’s go to school!” project
On Idjwi Island in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Focolare’s NGO, AMU – Action for a United World – is striving to support the schooling and education of the new generations.
Congo’s Farewell to Paulo Melo
Paulo Melo spent the last of his 17 years in Africa, in Congo. After hearing from Portugal that he had passed away at the age of 61, his friends in Congo wished to pay him homage to the man who had become their brother.
The United Nations 68 years on
On 24 October 1948, the Statute of the United Nations came to be. We remember this important event through an address given by Chiara Lubich at the UN Headquarters on 18 May 1997.
Consecrated life: “Wake up the world”
Loppiano has initiated a course for consecrated men and women to help them become “experts in communion.” The testimonial of Fr. Antonio Guiotto, a missionary in Sierra Leone: 50 years of priesthood spent for “his” people.
In Nicaragua, Another Small Piece of Brotherhood
The experience of some Youth for a United World from Managua with a small, isolated and poor community of the Movement who are rich in their faith in God’s love.
Bishops of various Churches “Starting off together”
35th meeting of bishops of various churches: Promoted by the Focolare Movement, about 30 bishops of four continents belonging to the Syrian-Orthodox, Evangelical, Catholic and Anglican churches will meet at the Ecumenical Centre of Ottmaring (Augsburg).
Iraq: Proof of rebirth
Wars and continuous chaos have brought to its knees, a country which has always been florid and warm. Besides those who had to emigrate, there are also those who have decided to remain and try to start anew, drawing strength from the Gospel.
Rediscovering his dignity by feeling welcomed
From indifference to welcome. The experience of a young Muslim who found happiness and God’s presence through the loving hospitality of a family.
The courage to forgive
The phrase for October invites us to forgive, a difficult choice but if put into practice, brings down the walls of misunderstanding and even more
Madaba, At the Start of the New Host Spot Project
Fifty five young people from European and Middle Eastern countries arrive for the first stage of the Host Spot Project which will be held at a refugee welcome centre in Madaba, Jordan, in Jerusalem and in the Palestinian territories. The testimony of Marco Desalvo from New Humanity.
Chiara Lubich Prize 2017
An international competition for Local Enterprises who spread the culture of fraternity in public administrations.
Australia: Action for Refugees
The Focolare community in Perth are involved in a joint initiative with the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and the Chinese community to help some families who arrived as refugees from Syria and Iraq. A telephone linkup with Clarissa Urban.
Thought of the day
Be available to listen
Be available to listen