An event entitled, “Earth Village. Living the City Together. Rome in Mariapolis,” will take place in the heart of Italy’s capital in the parks and gardens of Villa Borghese. The event is sponsored by Earth Day Italia and the Focolare Movement of Rome. The celebration of the 46^th edition of the international Earth Day will inaugurate the event, which this year assumes greater relevance as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has chosen April 22^nd as the  date on which the historic Paris Agreement on climate, COP21, officially opens for signing, with the participation of nations worldwide. In light of the Encyclical Laudato Si’, in which Pope Francis invites everyone to care for our common home, and in the context of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Earth Village – Rome in Mariapolis” aims to rediscover Rome’s unique vocation of universal brotherhood. The idea is to create a temporary village within the city, with the involvement of numerous initiatives which daily work to make the capital a better place in which to live, where each citizen or tourist, no matter their age, social class or culture, can experience their own irreplaceable contribution to the life of the city. The goal of the event is to create bridges of dialogue among diversities—center and periphery, young people and adults, Romans and citizens “in transit”— to demonstrate the innumerable social initiatives in favour of the human person present in Rome, because finding common ground amidst diversity is possible, and solidarity is a universal value. Living the City Together will unfold throughout four days of activities—workshops, laboratories, seminars, exchanges of good practice, artistic performances, debates, games, reflections or simply sharing of time and experiences—all geared towards increasing mutual respect, knowledge, and acceptance. For more information about the event: www.villaggioperlaterra.it