News
Congo: rappers for peace
In Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) 2,000 children launched their cry for peace. Martine, one of the educators, tells us about it
Paris: New Responsibilities for Peacebuilders
Statement of Focolare president, Maria Voce, after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
The Church in Italy and the Courage to Be Human
At the Fifth National Ecclesial Convention in Florence, Italy, (November 9-13), Pope Francis calls for a big turn in the Catholic Church in Italy. An interview with the Focolare’s co-president, Jesús Morán.
Migration: A signal from Malta
International summit holds discussions on the small Mediterranean island, while the people of Malta roll up their sleeves to welcome migrants.
Solidarity with the Central African Republic
The new wave of violence has not stopped Pope Francis from asserting that he wishes to go to the Bangui capital to open the cathedral’s holy door for the experience of fraternity among families
From Congo: the stories of two women
In Africa, as in many parts of the world, women are the (hidden) backbone of the economy. Émerence and Albertine became successful micro-entrepreneurs thanks to an ”invisible” partner
Japan, 70 years after the war
Toshiko Tsuhako, from Okinowa, was 12 years old when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed by nuclear attacks. The memory of the war continues to impel her to build peace in the world.
Inter-American Workshop on the Economy of Communion
An entrepreneur at the side of every young person, to accompany their first steps in the business world. The workshop was intended to open new paths to the EoC in the city where the project first began.
Sportmeet in the Balkans: When Sports Unites
Dialogue as a resource and essential opportunity to promote a new culture of sports. The seventh convention organised by the Sportmeet network in Krizevci (Croatia, 2-4 October).
Chiara Luce: a luminous and modern day model
The liturgical calendar celebrates the young Blessed Chiara Luce Badano on October 29th. But her memory is alive in various parts of the world at any time of the year. In Peru the musical inspired by her life assembled 500 young people.
Bartholomew I: the greatest joy
Before the reporters of various newspapers, Patriarch Bartholomew gave an interview after receiving the h.c. Doctorate in the Culture of Unity awarded by the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano, last 26 Ooctober.
Bartholomew I, master of the Culture of Unity
“Heartfelt recognition for his commitment to the promotion of the culture of unity, which contributes favourably to the common journey our Churches take towards full and visible unity, to which we aspire with dedication and perseverance” (Pope Francis in his message to the Patriarch of Constantinople)
Thought of the day
Joy!
Joy!