Fontem, Cameroon and the Light of Mafua Ndem

Fontem, Cameroon and the Light of Mafua Ndem

During 19-28 September 2016, a delegation of 40 people from Cameroon, including nine traditional leaders, native Kings of the Bangwa Tribe of Lebialem, Southwest Cameroon, made a pilgrimage to Italy.

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Together for Europe: Concluding Message

Together for Europe: Concluding Message

There is no alternative to being together; The Gospel – a source of hope; A culture of respect and esteem; Overcoming divisions; Our commitment: 5 highlights of the concluding message.

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Voices Joining For Peace

Voices Joining For Peace

Twenty years after the conferment of the UNESCO Peace Education Prize on Chiara Lubich and on the 8th anniversary of her death (March 14, 2008), an event at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, proposes the culture of dialogue as a means of peace.

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A Syrian doctor at the refugee camp

A Syrian doctor at the refugee camp

The moving story of Issa – “Jesus” in Arab – upon receiving compatriots arriving in Slovenia after indescribable vicissitudes. His dream: to become Jesus for each one of them.

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The network of local Genfest

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 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

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.

Asia: 50 years of unity

Asia: 50 years of unity

In 1966 the first group of men and women focolarini arrived in Manila. This marked the beginning of the spread of the spirituality of unity in many Asian countries, along the lines of interreligious dialogue and a meeting between cultures.

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Chiara Lubich: Unity and Politics

Chiara Lubich: Unity and Politics

14 March 2015. On the 7th anniversary of Chiara’s passing, a special worldwide event will take place focusing on the impact of the “Spirituality of Unity” in the area of politics.

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