Messages from Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and Margaret Karram, vice chancellor of the Sophia University Institute and President of the Focolare, opened an international seminar in Loppiano, the international little town of the Focolare Movement, organized by the Patriarch Athenagoras – Chiara Lubich Ecumenical Chair of the Sophia University Institute.
7 December 1943: the beginning of a divine adventure
Chiara Lubich describes the day she consecrated herself to God
Seed Funding Program 2025-2026
The “Seed Funding” programme aims to promote initiatives for an integral ecology within Focolare communities, aiming to change lifestyles to pay greater attention to the environment. Ten projects were funded in the 2025-26 round.
Safe Environments Guide.pdf (326.05 KB)
All the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. (Is 52:10)
Word of Life – December 2025
Initiate the culture of giving
Initiate the culture of giving
Economy of Francesco: 600 young people in Castel Gandolfo
“Restarting the Economy”, a global meeting of young people who will discuss issues of the present day and of the future in relation to Creation. A report on measuring the state of fraternity in the world will be presented for the first time.
Get out of your comfort zone!
Get out of your comfort zone!
Be servants of all
Be servants of all
Live for universal fraternity
Live for universal fraternity





