At the beginning of 2021, following the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement, the Abba School (the Study Centre of the Movement) started off again with a new organization. To find out more, we interviewed its Coordinator, Mgr. Piero Coda, first Dean of the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano (Italy) and recently appointed by Pope Francis as Secretary General of the International Theological Commission.
Sinodalità, ecumenismo e pace sono i temi che affronteranno 170 Vescovi di 44 Paesi del mondo e di 70 Chiese e comunità ecclesiali che si riuniranno dal 23 al 25 settembre prossimi a Castel Gandolfo (Roma). Papa Francesco li riceverà in udienza il 25 settembre prossimo.
The May-June 2019 issue of the New Humanity magazine is entirely dedicated to the mystical experience that Chiara Lubich had in the summer of 1949: this is now known as “Paradise 49”. We asked Father Fabio Ciardi, head of the interdisciplinary study centre, the “Abba School” and member of the steering committee for the publication of Chiara Lubich’s writings to explain the reasons for this decision.
The Bishops conference held in Sigtuna (Sweden) came to its end yesterday. The Bishops present come from various Churches and are friends of the Focolare Movement.
Mary played a particular role in accompanying Jesus throughout his entire journey, from her “yes” at the Annunciation, to the “yes” at the foot of the Cross. In this way she became the Mother of the entire Church.
Mary carries within herself the one who is the Wisdom of the Father, Jesus who came to enlighten every human being.
From July 24th to August 1st the annual summer gathering of bishops who animate the meetings for Bishop Friends of the Focolare Movement, was held in Seggau, Austria, attended by 63 prelates from 31 countries, who wanted to live and enter more deeply into the spirituality of communion.
A meeting of bishop members of the Focolare Movement is underway in Seggau, Austria, from July 24th until August 1st. The 64 bishops, including cardinals from the Curia and apostolic nunzios from 31 countries and four continents, will spend several days together in...
Two stops along a journey in Italy by a Hindu group, friends of the Focolare, to discover the sources of Chiara Lubich’s charism. Here are the words of Fr. Fabio Ciardi, who directs the Abba School.
The God Child invites us to look for him in those who are least, putting into action a culture of welcome and inclusion. And, as children, to feel that we are acknowledged and welcomed by him.
