News
The Seeds of Economy of Communion in Taiwan
James Liao quits his job at a bank in order to commit to EoC like touristic activities at Sun Moon Lake. A report by Benedetto Gui.
Teens for Unity: the greatest goal
Super Soccer World 2014, a worldwide soccer tournament for teens who would like to use sports as an instrument for building relationships and for peace among different countries. There were 56 teams involved from various cities around the world.
Turkey: What Pope Francis has left us
Fresh impressions from the Focolare community in Istanbul following the Pope’s recent visit. Dialogue in which personal contact is unavoidable.
“Universal brotherhood: a necessity for Europe”
A thought from Chiara Lubich on Europe, a family of nations.
Argentina: YouthFest 2014 “double the madness”
For the first time the annual YouthFest which is held at the Citadel Lia in Argentina, had an encore, the show was repeated in front of a thousand people in a city 900 km. away, Mendoza.
Giordani. Europe’s Roots
In view of the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to the European Parliament, we publish an article by Igino Giordani, written in 1972, which highlights Christianity’s spiritual influence on the process of unification of the continent.
Josef Lux, a peacemaker politician
President of the People’s Party and Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in the years after the Velvet Revolution. On the 15th anniversary of his death we remember him as an untiring champion of dialogue in favour of national unity.
Sicily. A Culture of Gift and the Common Good
Together for spiritual and human growth in personal, social and family life. A meeting promoted by the Focolare Movement and by the Islamic Community of Sicily (Italy).
The Tree of Emotions
In some schools in Latina (Central Italy), a creative workshop guided 5th and 8th grade students in learning about their emotions: it was part of anti-bullying campaign called “Let’s unBully ourselves”.
Udine: Mosques should not create fear
This appeal emerged from the meeting between the Focolare Movement and the Islamic community of Udine: mutual acquaintance serves as an education path to peace and intercultural dialogue.
Croatia: European EoC Meeting
Fifth meeting of European business owners of the Economy of Communion. Active participation of young people with their “Together we grow: young people towards an inclusive economy” project.
New Zealand: A peace that is gentle and strong, like the Kowhai
On September 26, 2014 young people from the Focolare launched an invitation to “pray for peace”, remembering lands that are currently undergoing violence and war. The testimony of two young people from Iraq.
Thought of the day
Take fraternity wherever there is division
Take fraternity wherever there is division












