News
Indonesia: concert for the refugees
The Youth for a United World of Medan organized a concert that was held on 14 May to promote peace for the refugees camped in Greece. A solidarity bridged through music.
Living the Gospel: Experiencing Peace
The Word of Life invites us to live peace in our families, at work and with those who think differently from us. This is a peace that requires us to build relationships with the people beside us each day.
The Economy of Communion (EoC) in Bolivia
The first conference for Economy of Communion (EoC) business owners in Cochabamba, May 27 – May 30 with 120 people and their stories of communion.
Austria. When acceptance becomes dialogue
The story of Mohamed, a Syrian Muslim refugee in Graz, as told at an international school on interrereligious dialogue in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, May 26 – 29, 2016
Poland: From Conflict to Unity through Dialogue
Twenty years after the conferral of the honorary doctorate in Social Sciences to Chiara Lubich, an interdisciplinary conference is promoted by John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Sophia University Institute, and the Focolare’s Centre for Dialogue with Contemporary Culture.
In the Holy Land, a Jewish friend beyond the wall
The Christian mayor of Bethlehem, Vera Baboun, talks about her political commitment that is spiritually motivated for the good of her people.
Dr Mohammad Shomali (Iran) on a visit to Sophia University Institute
A recent visit to the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano, where he gave an address during the course entitled “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Religions in the Contemporary World”, confirms the sharing of spiritual experiences and academic cooperation.
“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.
Thought of the day
Let’s direct ourselves towards those who suffer
Let’s direct ourselves towards those who suffer