Hope in sight for Aleppo
The testimony of Syrians Jean and Vivian, who have set up a learning centre for handicap children.
[more]Andrea Riccardi: “Humanity’s common destiny”
An interview with the founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio regarding Chiara Lubich who was “a friend of the great and small“. Chiara helped me understand the value of a charism.”
[more]The great attraction of our times
Ten years on from the passing of the founder of the Focolare Movement, we look at the social impact brought about by the charism of unity.
[more]All female international performing arts group – Gen Verde
We caught up with Nancy Uelmen, composer, singer and keyboardist in the all-female international performing arts group Gen Verde.
[more]The Charism of Unity in today’s world
The first in a series of events around the world dedicated to Chiara Lubich on the tenth anniversary of her death. The first event was held at the Mariapolis Centre of Castel Gandolfo in Italy.
[more]Synod of the youth
In preparation for the Synod of the Youth, there will be a pre-synod meeting in Rome from 19-24 March with about 300 youth from every part of the world. Among them will also be Stella Marilene Nishimwe (Burundi) and Nelson Vanegas (El Salvador) of the Focolare Movement.
[more]Belonging to various Churches – a single reality
Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we offer a short video documentary on a recent meeting of people from the Focolare Movement belonging to various Churches.
Mutual love is our uniform
A short video supporting the theme of the year: ‘We are called and we are sent’ – part of the Conference Call of 7 October 2023. ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ (Jn 13: 35)
Filling up the cracks
Lesley Ellison is from Liverpool. She was the first non-Catholic to enter a Focolare community. Building unity beyond age-old prejudices, distrust and rifts. Generating, day after day, a dialogue that has become a way of life.
Mary and Paul Gateshill speak about the practice of ‘Prayer for Unity’ which gathers people regularly from all over the world. Interview by Andrea Fleming (2022).
Focolare EcoPlan
We are commited to verifying the ecological sustainability of our structures and activities … We are dedicated to the creation of greater environmental awareness that will lead to more sustainable lifestyles.” Ecological conversion was one of the goals set by the Focolare Movement in the 2021 General Assembly. In response to this urgent need, the Focolare EcoPlan was initiated.
Brazil: Serving my people
The narration of Councilor for Culture and Tourism in Guaramiranga, in the State of Ceará: “I drew strength from the Gospel for my commitment to my city.”
[more]Reporter of change
The second phase of the Breaking Rays Project has just concluded among a group of young people in the field of communications, developing professional skills that will equip them for promoting a more united world.
[more]Start Now! What Happens Next?
Let’s take a closer look at what happened after the Start Now project in Palermo and La Spezia (Italy) and Huétor Tájar and Azpeitia (Spain).
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