With this reflection, inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, Chiara Lubich addressed the participants at the Congress of the Movement of Men Religious in 1995. It outlines the approach that draws us closer to our neighbour and closer to those in need, breaking down all distances and focusing on love.
Messages from Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and Margaret Karram, vice chancellor of the Sophia University Institute and President of the Focolare, opened an international seminar in Loppiano, the international little town of the Focolare Movement, organized by the Patriarch A...
Chiara Lubich describes the day she consecrated herself to God
The “Seed Funding” programme aims to promote initiatives for an integral ecology within Focolare communities, aiming to change lifestyles to pay greater attention to the environment. Ten projects were funded in the 2025-26 round.
The goal: to cooperate in building a more united world, inspired by Jesus’ prayer to the Father
“may they all be one” (Jn 17:21),
respecting and valuing diversity.
The Movement, which started in the Catholic Church,
includes Christians of different Churches and ecclesial communities. It collaborates with members of other religions and people of non-religious beliefs.
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