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Ecuador, in the name of interculture
We are now celebrating the 20th edition of the United World Week that is deepening the theme of interculturality. Recently struck by a devastating earthquake, the country is dedicating itself to discovering indigenous cultures that uphold forgotten values, in order to target harmony between peoples
Azir Selmani: A master in the art of dialogue
Azir Selmani departed this world on April 17, 2016. He had been a teacher born in Kosovo, the father of three children and the first Muslim to embrace the spirituality of the Focolare Movement for his life. The Movement expresses its deep gratitude for his life.
Education through the network to change the world
Relationships, communities, arts and sports were the themes focused on in the International Seminar of EdU (Education in Unity), held in Madrid on 23 and 24 April, for a more inclusive educational programme.
Congo: the commitment of Youth for Peace
Micheline Mwendike, a Congolese student, is an active member of a youth movement that aims to overcome cultural and ideological differences that have triggered many conflicts and caused so much bloodshed in her country.
Pope Francis’s words at the “Earth Village”
The following is the complete English translation of the Pope’s off-the-cuff remarks during the Focolare event at Villa Boreghese. The event was promoted by the Focolare Movement for the Mariapolis in the city of Rome and sponsored by Earth Day Italy.
Europe on the move
In Munich, Bavaria, next 2 July, thousands of Europeans will meet to celebrate the encounter, reconcilement, and the future, in an international meeting of the international network of the association, “Together for Europe” (IEP).
Giving hope in Ecuador and Japan
First news from Focolare communities in countries that have been hit by earthquakes. The extent of the damage is different in each country, but the suffering is the same for the people who have lost everything and had their lives completely distrupted.
Pope Francis: You transform the deserts into living forests
A surprise visit from Pope at Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy where the “Village of the Earth” event is being held (April 22-25, 2016), promoted by the Focolare Movement and Earth Day Italy.
South Africa: The fruits of forgiveness
It’s hard to image the effects that an act of forgiveness can have: the experience of Welile Shasha in Pretoria
Argentina. Sustainable tourism in rural indigenous communities
In the Northwest Region, a sustainable solidarity project that promotes rural communities
In Brazil the Focolare’s stance for fraternity
In this delicate moment the highly divided Brazilian society is undergoing, the Focolare Movement is strongly committed to dialogue, to overcome the differences. The Bishops air their views.
Giving wings to hope in Moscow
The heart of the Russian Orthodox church joyfully witnessed the recent embrace between Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis. The Focolare community, spread out among Moscow’s 18 million inhabitants, nurtures the dream of unity.
Thought of the day
Welcome differences, seek what unites!
Welcome differences, seek what unites!