Young scientists, engineers, environmentalists and community leaders in an interreligious conference-debate (Teach-in) at Hyde Park, USA, sponsored by Religions for Peace of USA and the Focolare Movement of North America.

Suffering, freedom and fraternity are the central themes of the meeting. It’s a dialogue that translates into concrete actions in their own cities. They are received in private audience by Pope Francis. Interview with Vatican Radio

High-Level Thematic Debate on Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation, promoted by top members of the United Nations, gained momentum during a panel discussion, moderated by BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan: the role of religions in today’s world.

The speech by the Focolare Movement’s president, Maria Voce at the High-Level Thematic Debate on “Promoting Tolerance and Reconciliation”.

Ermanno Perotti, a 25 year-old Italian, who holds a Masters degree in Economic Development, is currently with Maria Voce at the United Nations. ‘Our generation is prepared for a multicultural future. I dream of a School of Dialogue at the UN headquarters.’

This appeal emerged from the meeting between the Focolare Movement and the Islamic community of Udine: mutual acquaintance serves as an education path to peace and intercultural dialogue.