Laudato si’ continues to inspire initiatives for the safeguarding of the planet. The Focolare’s international EcoOne network, which connects experts in ecology, in conjunction with the Civilization of Love, has presented an appeal that is summarized in 10 challenges.
Animated by the spiritual and social message of the Gospel and responsive to the needs of their own people, news from the Ugandan cities of Gulu and Ibanda.
In Mumbai, 120 disadvantaged children take part in the Udisha (sun ray that announces a new dawn) project which offers them a concrete opportunity for human and social development. Their parents dialogue on the harmonic growth of their children and prevention of risks and abuse.
The dreadful murder of 49 young people at Pulse Night Club has set off a chain of testimonies, commitment, comfort and welcome among members of the Focolare Movement: “We can’t be afraid of showing the power of love and solidarity.”
Amidst the contradictions of so many big cities, a small group of volunteers forms a strong support network amongst immigrant families in one of the most disadvantaged areas of the city of Seongnam.
Johnson’s challenge to restore peace in his village in Marsabit was one of the experiences presented at the International Ecumenical Movement Kenyan Chapter on 27 May 2016. The address given by Maria Voce, President of the Focolare Movement focussed on the theme “Ecumenism, Healing and Reconciliation”.
The situation in South Sudan is the focus of a discussion between the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, Charles Daniel Balvo, and the president of the Focolare, Maria Voce.
Dialogue between Gospel and African cultures in the light of the Spirituality of Unity. A summer course held near Nairobi, Kenya with students, theologians and anthropologists. Focolare president Maria Voce and co-president Jesús Morán were also there.
Located at around 27km from the city of Nairobi, Mariapolis Piero spans 18 hectares of green land. Its characteristic: inculturation. Maria Voce and Jesús Morán visit the permanent Mariapolis.
A message for United World Week: A new model for living together is possible.