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Sophia University Institute, Loppiano, Italy: Summer School “Mapping the Future”
A new project, the Sophia Summer School will be held on the main campus of the Institute in Loppiano, Italy addressing the theme: The Future, a Cultural Challenge that Engages the Present.
Stop Gambling Campaign in Italy
Focolare project in Italy promoting the direct involvement of young people.
Families: contagious solidarity
Projects in support of disadvantaged children. A challenge is launched in Rome, Italy, in collaboration with other cities by the New Families Association which is inspired by the solid values of the Focolare families.
Archbishop Romero is a Blessed
Thirty five years after his murder, last May 23rd, El Salvador and the world celebrated the Beatification of Archbishop Romero “among the best sons of the Church” according to Pope Francis
Italy: toward the margins next door
In Naples, the parish community of Pomigliano d’Arco opens its doors to “the least of these,” organizing meals for solidarity. Not just food, but also friendship and sharing, in the joy of giving and receiving.
Italy: A roundabout is dedicated to Chiara Lubich
The city of Rimini remembers the foundress of the Focolare Movement, naming a public space in her honour.
Economy of Communion (EoC) in Kenya: One business is not enough
The proposal of over 300 business people from 41 countries of the 5 continents at the conclusion of the 2015 International Economy of Communion (EoC) Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The concrete commitment of business owners to young people.
EoC in Africa: Creating a place of trust
“The Outlook of the Economy of Communion: Innovation and Generative Power: Excerpts of a talk by Luigino Bruni at an international congress in Kenya, promoted by the Economy of Communion (May 27 – May 31, 2015)
Vatican Council II: Ecumenism and interreligious dialogue
Returning from a convention in Washington to celebrate the 50 years since the conclusion of the second Vatican Council, Roberto Catalano, from the Focolare center for interreligious dialogue, reflects on the event that changed the face of the Catholic Church.
Polonia: the testimonial of a religious
During their trip to Poland, Maria Voce and Jesús Moran met with the priests and religious followers of the Focolare. Fr. Zdzislaw Klafka, a Redemptorist, gave his testimonial.
A special greeting from Syria
“So full of life despite the absurdity of the war.” This is what Murad and Lina of the focolare in Damascus wrote, after a week-end event with 67 young people from all over the country. Unending prayers for the gift of peace.
Slovakia: A young priest’s challenge
A neighbourhood in Bratislava abandoned by young people: Fr Ludovit refused to give up and strived to create a community. Beginning with families, he used only his strong faith and a personal love for each person.
Thought of the day
Be instruments of mercy
Be instruments of mercy