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Syria: the ordeal continues
In Syria, the people want peace, and ask themselves who wants war and continues to supply weapons instead of food and medicine. Here is the testimony of someone who lives with the war and still hopes.
Bishops from various churches: unity is their commitment
Maria Voce, Focolare president, spoke at the Ecumenical Convention of Bishops in Halki (Turkey): new strength and hope in the journey towards unity of the churches.
Honorary Doctorate in the Culture of Unity awarded to Patriarch Bartholomew I
Video highlights of the event
Pope Francis: a pilgrim of peace in Africa
Mariapolis Victoria’s new website goes online to coincide with the arrival of Pope Francis in the African continent! Our heartfelt wishes for the success of the Pope’s trip.
South Africa: an important anniversary
Big celebrations in Taung, where 120 years ago, the first Catholic Mission was established in South Africa. And where also the Focolare landed 30 years ago. The success story of a person-centred school.
Bishops of different Churches gather in Istanbul
The 34th Ecumenical Conference of Bishops, friends of the Focolare Movement, is being held in Istanbul from 25 to 30 November 2015. The group is much awaited by His Holiness Bartholomew I.
Francis in Africa, to serve all
From 25 to 30 November, three nations – Kenya, Uganda, and the Republic of Central Africa will receive Pope Francis on behalf of the entire African continent during his apostolic journey to Africa where he will not only delve into the social wounds, but also the challenges and potentials of the African continent.
Multiplying Spaces of Encounter and Communion
This has been the commitment of the Focolare Movement in France and around the world for many years, and now it has now been renewed as extremisms of hatred and violence threaten peace.
Diwali: the Festival of Lights
In the midst of social pressures and international challenges, the Indian population celebrates Diwali, the most important feast in India. It is a Hindu tradition that is also a family celebration for the followers of other faiths.
A voice from Islam: strengthening the bonds of friendship
Condolences from the director of the Tevere Centre for Dialogue in Rome, Italy, Mustafa Cenap Aydin in the face of the Paris attacks: responding to the “inhuman” attacks by reinforcing a spirit of unity and brotherhood.
Why Paris?
Interview with Muriel Fleury and Paul Wirth, director of Nouvelle Cité magazine, involved with interreligious dialogue in France.
Together for Europe
Ecumenical network “Together for Europe“ calls for prayer and commitment for peace and love of others.
Thought of the day
Welcome everyone
Welcome everyone