No winner has been announced since presidential elections on August 27th. The country is beset by public demonstrations calling for transparency, while others work for peace. A report from someone who was in Gabon during the period before elections. The prayer of Pope Francis.

Thirty young people from Nigeria, Spain, Germany, Holland and Italy gather in August to discuss immigration, security and the environment.

After World Youth Day, six hundred young people from the Focolare gather on the Tatra Mountains in Slovakia, to examine more closely the challenges that were launched by Pope Francis.

Traditional leaders, imams and bishop promote fraternity. Gifts for needy families and a meeting of hearts duing this Year of Mercy. 

It might be hard to admit, but there is war in Europe. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true, even though it’s talked about that much or even at all.” This is the testimony of Elena Vladova and Martin Uher from the Focolare Movement in Slovakia and Ukraine.

Anxiety at the airport. Most people could have the patience to wait an hour — but as it became two, three and then way past dinner, the atmosphere began to grow tense. A sense of peace, despite external discomforts. Amy, as the World of Life of this month suggests, didn’t consider the other person a stranger.

Speech by Maria Voce at the Congress of Together for Europe – July 1, 2016