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Chiara Lubich to the young people at WYD 2005
At the conclusion of the 2016 World Youth Day we would like to focus on Chiara Lubich’s speech to the youth in Cologne, Germany. “What can we do so we will not lose Jesus whom we have encountered?”
WYD 2016 and the adventure of the youth from Verona
On their way to the WYD camp for boys and girls aged 17, they had to retrace their steps due to the episodes of violence in Munich (Germany). But they did not allow this to “steal their hopes.”
A Kiribati United World Project in Action!
An education project that benefits women and children and involves the local community
Pope Francis heads to Poland
Pope Francis’s video-message to the 30th World Youth Day taking place in Krakow, Poland, on July 25-31. “I am very anxious to meet you!”
The Amazon, a perfect stranger
Doctors, nurses and members of the Focolare spent their holidays in three districts of the Amazon region (Óbidos, Pará – Magnificat, Maranhão – Barreirinha, Amazonas) to launch also this year, the Amazon Project.
Peace in Syria is possible
While Caritas Internationalis has launched a great awareness campaign personally supported by Pope Francis, also 230 Focolare members convened in Al Btar, Syria, to live the Mariapolis experience, after five years. An oasis of peace to start anew. #PeacePossible4Syria
Habitandando Study Tour 2016
A road map of good practices while travelling through Italy, with the network of Dialogues in Architecture of the Colombian De La Salle University.
World Youth Day 2016 kicks off
The first WYD pilgrims have arrived in Poland and two million young people will gather around Pope Francis. The new generations of the Focolare Movement are also working for this event: appointment on July, 27 during the Youth Festival.
Living the Gospel: Wishing the good of one another
At one time or another we may have nurtured grudges or just indifference towards those who hurt us or do not belong to our social circle. The Word of Life invites us to practice mercy, and be always ready to forgive.
Embu, life of a community at the foot of Mount Kenya
Other people’s needs become our own. At Embu, near Nairobi, everyone becomes a friend.
Days of Mercy in Man, Ivory Coast
Traditional leaders, imams and bishop promote fraternity. Gifts for needy families and a meeting of hearts duing this Year of Mercy.
Migrants, Welcoming & Getting Settled
An experimental project begun in Sicily, Italy, proposes an innovative network approach to one of the most current problems linked to migration.
Thought of the day
Be strong in overcoming prejudice
Be strong in overcoming prejudice