News
Politics. Democracy for all: flip the pyramid
Fifty young men and women from different regions of Italy gather in Loppiano with their tutor for an annual seminar offered by the Political Movement for Unity
Prize awarded to Chiara Lubich
An international competition for Local Enterprises who spread the culture of fraternity in public administrations.
Living the Gospel. Finding Strength in God
This month’s Word of Life reminds us that God is the only source of life and therefore of that full communion and peace the world is so much waiting for.
The Ebola prison, and signs of hope
The outbreak of the virus has become a global emergency. The appeal of Pope Francis and the testimony of the Focolare community in Sierra Leone.
An interview with Christian Krause: “Going to Christ together”
This is the wish of the Lutheran bishop, former president of the Lutheran World Federation, for 2017, the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Visiting Italy, for the ecumenical meeting of Bishops Friends of the Focolare, Bishop Emeritus Krause replies to some questions.
Art Exhibition: From Loppiano to Macau
From September 26 to November 9, 2014, Taipa-Houses Museum, is running an art exhibit titled “Andante”, a showcase of 17 sculptures. Interview with Chinese artist Hung
Burkina Faso. Pray for Peace
Dominique Djire and Aurora Oliveira live at the two focolare houses in Bobo-Dioulasso. We reached them by phone during this period of national chaos.
Pope Francis’ video message for Loppiano’s 50th anniversary
“No mediocrity! You must aim high with trust, courage and creativity.” This was the invitation launched by Pope Francis to the inhabitants of Loppiano and to all those who wish to become experts in openness towards others.
Μελέτες e Μάθε να χάνεις: First books by Chiara Lubich in Greek
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholemew I puts his signature to the Preface of “Meditations,” the first publication by Chiara Lubich to be translated in Greek. Presented in Cyprus, Greece, along with her book “Knowing How to Lose”.
Families: opening up to adoption
“We were so happy that we wanted to shout it out to the whole world: the experience of an Italian family that chose the difficult path of adoption, renouncing assisted conception.
Jordan and Iraq: “We also pray for the terrorists”
The Jihadist offensive by the so-called Ilsamic State targets Christian minorities and those of other religions. The testimony of Rita from the Focolare Movement who lives between Jordan and Iraq.
Hong Kong: The Umbrella Movement
They used umbrellas to protect themselves from the teargas and became the symbol of a protest that voiced out various ideas and opinions. Without trying to give a political assessment, we would like to cite the various and contrasting sentiments of the Youth for a United World of Hong Kong who want to live for an ideal of universal brotherhood.
Thought of the day
Take fraternity wherever there is division
Take fraternity wherever there is division











