Dal 26 al 30 dicembre 2023, presso il Centro Mariapoli Internazionale di Castel Gandolfo (Roma) si è svolto il congresso “Dare radici di gioia. La chiamata ad essere discepoli-missionari e la spiritualità di comunione”. Un momento di incontro tra seminaristi, diaconi e giovani sacerdoti che ha messo al centro meditazione, riflessione e condivisione con la partecipazione internazionale di alcuni gruppi collegati via internet da Congo, Argentina e Romania. Ce ne parla Antonio Carozza, seminarista di Sulmona (Italia).
The 80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement
On 7th December, Pope Francis will receive in audience the President of the Focolare Movement, Margaret Karram, together with those who are responsible for the Movement in the world. At 6pm, there will be a Eucharistic celebration in the Basilica of St, Mary Major in Rome, presided over by H.E. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life.
Spaces for Life: a call for unity from Together for Europe in Timisoara
The city of Timisoara, Romania, recently hosted the annual meeting of Together for Europe (IpE) on the theme “Called to Unity.” This meeting brought together 51 movements representing more than 300 Christian realities and communities within IpE’s vast network.
Gen Verde in Portugal
From the end of July to the beginning of August 2023, Gen Verde travelled the length and breadth of Portugal. A fortnight long tour featuring art workshops and concerts. Many young people were involved in an experience of transforming music into a means of testimony and encounter.
Braga, Portugal: Bishops exploring “the mysticism of we”
After World Youth Day in Lisbon, the International Meeting of Bishops Friends of the Focolare Movement was held from 8th-10th August 2023 in Braga, northern Portugal.
“Have no fear, take heart, do not be afraid!”
These were Pope Francis’ final words as he said goodbye to the young people and all the participants at the concluding Mass of World Youth Day 2023
The essence of the World Youth Day (WYD)
I giovani attendono i prossimi appuntamenti con il Papa a cui si sono preparati da tempo e, in queste prime giornate a Lisbona (Portogallo), hanno partecipato agli incontri “Rise Up”. Scopriamo cosa sono.
Japan: open your hearts to all!
The journey in Asia and Oceania of Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, continues towards the Fiji Islands after concluding the second stage on Japanese land. Here you find some updates on their stay in Japan. ありがとう ...
Focolare Movement and abuse, a firm commitment to the safeguarding of the person
Joachim Schwind, a focolare and member of the General Council at the Focolare International Centre was interviewed by Adriana Masotti of Vatican News
Towards a safeguarding culture encompassing the whole person
The Focolare Movement has now published the first report on cases of abuse of children and vulnerable adults; and on spiritual abuse and abuse of authority that has occurred in the Focolare Movement, with reference to reparation measures, new investigative procedures, and training in safeguarding.








