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“A Copernican Revolution for the Social Sciences”
Interview with Professor Adam Biela on the 20th anniversary of the conferral of the Honoray Doctorate to Chiara Lubich at John Paul II University of Lublin, Poland.
Kenya: Ecumenism and Reconciliation
Johnson’s challenge to restore peace in his village in Marsabit was one of the experiences presented at the International Ecumenical Movement Kenyan Chapter on 27 May 2016. The address given by Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement focussed on the theme “Ecumenism, Healing and Reconciliation”.
In South Sudan, shared hopes and concerns
The situation in South Sudan is the focus of a discussion between the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, Charles Daniel Balvo, and the president of the Focolare, Maria Voce.
Kenya: Maria Voce’s views on Law in Contemporary society
“May you create many good laws for the common good” was the encouragement given by Maria Voce to the students in the Faculty of Law at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa during her talk on the 25th May.
Philippines: Economy of Communion, an Economy for All
During the 25th International Congress of the Economy of Communion being held from May 25 to 29, a worldwide linkup will celebrate the event.
Africa and the Challenge of Pluralism
Excerpts from an interview with Nicodème Bugwabari, professor of political sociology at the University of Burundi, who was amongst the presenters at the recent School of Inculturation in Kenya, May 17-20, 2016.
World Youth Day 2016 in Poland
Expectations are high for the event which, from 27 July to 1 August, will see two million young people gather around Pope Francis, in the name of Mercy. Magda, a young Polish girl, talks about the intense preparations
At a School of Inculturation in Kenya
Dialogue between Gospel and African cultures in the light of the Spirituality of Unity. A summer course held near Nairobi, Kenya with students, theologians and anthropologists. Focolare president Maria Voce and co-president Jesús Morán were also there.
Africa: families balancing the Gospel with tradition
Stories of couples who – out of love – go further beyond the obligations of tribal traditions, and discover a new dimension of their being engaged and married in freedom This also when they are unable to bear children.
Gospel & Inculturation
Living the Gospel to the letter illumines the diversity of cultures and restores their dignity in the truth. Klaus Hemmerle (1992-1994) was convinced of this. He spoke of it in a speech he gave when he was the bishop of Aachen Germany in 1993. Below are excerpts from that talk.
Promoting alternatives to capitalism in Cuba
In Havana, Cuba a well-attended meeting launches the Economy of Communion (EoC). The project appears adaptable to the socio-economic situation of the island.
AIPEC: an economy “for” the others
The Italian Entrepreneurs’ Association for an Economy of Communion (AIPEC), is an organisation of businessmen who imbue their economic activity with the values of EoC. Livio Bertola, current president explains more.
Thought of the day
Promote peace through sport
Promote peace through sport