Focolare Movement
In the school of change

In the school of change

On the second day of the Genfest, for the 6,000 “Beyond all borders” participants, there will be more than a 100 forums and workshops, besides social, intercultural and ecological activities. From the correspondent, Stefania Tanesini.

Stories From Beyond Borders

Stories From Beyond Borders

Logo GenfestSix-thousand young people from more than a hundred countries have arrived in Manila for one of the most expected events of the year: the eleventh edition of Genfest 2018 for the first time in Asia. A report from Clara Ramirez.

Only those with great ideals make history

Logo GenfestWhile the 2018 edition of the GenFest is underway in Manila (Philippines), and similar events are being held in other countries of the five continents, we are proposing the ever actual invitation Chiara Lubich made to the young people participating in the GenFest held in 1987.

Gen Verde in Manila

It’s countdown to the start of the Genfest! (Focolare Youth Festival in July 2018). Together with all the young people present at the Genfest in Manila and those who will follow the event live around the world, we want to be a “Wave of Love” going beyond all barriers...

Young people, faith and the Church

Young people, faith and the Church

The annual meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities – including Focolare – took place on 19 June in Trastevere, Rome. This year’s theme was: “Young people, Faith and Vocational Discernment”.

Coffee: an opportunity to go beyond

Coffee: an opportunity to go beyond

Logo Genfest“Beyond Go Coffee”, the initiative relaunched by the youths of the Focolare Movement of Milan, in tune with the theme of Genfest 2018: going beyond oneself, to place the other in the centre.

Joyful anticipation

Joyful anticipation

In just a few hours time Pope Francis will land in Loppiano. As the excitement mounts, the residents of this international Focolare town give voice to their hopes for this flying visit.