News
Madaba, At the Start of the New Host Spot Project
Fifty five young people from European and Middle Eastern countries arrive for the first stage of the Host Spot Project which will be held at a refugee welcome centre in Madaba, Jordan, in Jerusalem and in the Palestinian territories. The testimony of Marco Desalvo from New Humanity.
Chiara Lubich Prize 2017
An international competition for Local Enterprises who spread the culture of fraternity in public administrations.
Australia: Action for Refugees
The Focolare community in Perth are involved in a joint initiative with the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and the Chinese community to help some families who arrived as refugees from Syria and Iraq. A telephone linkup with Clarissa Urban.
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.
Thought of the day
Make space for hope
Make space for hope