According to most historians, the first ecumenical council of the Church began on 20th May, 1,700 years ago. It was the year 325, in Nicaea, present day İznik in Turkey, a small town 140 km south of Istanbul, surrounded by the ruins of a fortress that still speaks of those times.
Pray for peace
Be open to giving and receiving forgiveness
Fifth edition of the schools competition dedicated to Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement.
Show friendship
Luciana Scalacci, who passed away last March, embodied a deep social and political commitment, a profound faith in humanity and its potential, and a passion for dialogue. Together with her husband, Nicola, she made an enormous and invaluable contribution to fostering dialogue within the Focolare Movement, especially with, and among, people of non-religious convictions, through her dedication, generosity, and intelligence.
Be confident
Listen to the voice of your heart
On behalf of the Focolare Movement throughout the world, I express my great joy for the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Pontiff of the Catholic Church. We thank God for having listened to the prayers of so many people and having, with His Spirit, guided the work...
The words of the President of the Focolare in St. Peter’s Square shortly after the new Pontiff’s first speech.
