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Fontem and the Light of Mafua Ndem
During 19-28 September 2016, a delegation of 40 people from Cameroon, including nine traditional leaders, native Kings of the Bangwa Tribe of Lebialem, Southwest Cameroon, made a pilgrimage to Italy.
Living the Gospel: We’re not alone
The great news that we are not orphans, abandoned to ourselves, but sons and daughters of a Father who cares for each one of us, calls for a change of thinking and a new concern for what has been entrusted to us: the world and all its people.
The Healing Power of Love
An Australian couple share their experience in living their son’s battle with agoraphobia and his fiancée’s drug addiction. Amidst the anguish and uncertainty, there is an unconditional and persevering love which supports them throughout their hospitalisation and treatment.
Syria. Are we to be the guardians of stones?
As we wait for the umpteenth cease-fire we hear from Maronite Archbishop of Damascus, Samir Nassar who is always close to the Focolare community in Syria. He shares his hopes and concerns.
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.
Thought of the day
Be available to listen
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