Church Leaders reflect on Mary, Clothed with the Word
“What we’ve heard of today is a new, deeper understanding of Mary which will help us in the ecumenical journey.”
[more]On two wheels for peace
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an invitation to find throughout the year, the opportunities to share in the progress of the communion between churches and pray together for the fullness of unity. In (Italy) an ecumenical cycling event to give respect to all creation.
[more]Unity in Politics: a new moment in UK
Wow! what a wonderful historical moment in which to be present as we launched the ‘Movement for Unity in Politics’ in the UK on January 20th at the Centre for Unity (CFU), in Welwyn Garden City.
[more]Ecumenism: Mirvet’s Choice
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) provides an excellent opportunity to know one another better. The story of a young Syro-Orthodox Christian who discovers in the Focolare a way to contribute toward unity with her own life.
[more]Maria Voce: Women’s role and challenges of the Catholic Church
Interviewed by the renowned Italian Catholic magazine, “Famiglia Cristiana,” Maria Voce, President of the Focolare, responds on the themes of woman’s role and the current challenges of the Church.
[more]The network of local Genfest
Images, impressions and testimonies of some of the 44 Genfest held in different countries around the world. First part: Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Egypt, Jordan. Second part: Slovakia and Korea.
Genfest 2024 in Brazil: images and testimonies
Genfest 2024, an international event promoted by the young people of the Focolare Movement, took place in Brazil in July and was attended by over 4,000 young people. Phase 1. Phases 2 and 3.
The basis of universal fraternity
In this short excerpt, Chiara, in answering a question on the relationship with other religions, reveals the secret to building true universal fraternity: seeking what unites us in diversity.
One Human Family: interreligious fraternity for peace
The international interreligious conference “One Human Family”, promoted by the Focolare Movement, has just concluded with a pilgrimage of fraternity to Assisi.
Forced to leave
In Venezuela, due to the worsening economic crisis and serious lack of basic essentials, many families are forced to leave the country. Ofelia and Armando, upon leaving their country, were received in the community of the Focolare of Lima (Peru).
[more]The cat and the dog
Jane Evans, from Wallingford relates how cats and dogs don’t always live together in perfect harmony.
[more]Beyond all borders: Genfest 2018
At a time where most of us are finishing off the last of the Christmas chocolates and making yet another new year’s resolution to go to the gym, a group of young people from the UK are starting to prepare for an exciting event in July: Genfest 2018.
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