Easter even in Saigon
George, who has lived in South East Asia for 28 years, between Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, spent Easter in Saigon. We publish the story he sent us.
[more]Easter
In April 2000, on “this time that is so special for all Christian” Chiara Lubich stopped to “meditate, contemplate and seek to relive the mysteries it reveals”.
[more]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]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.
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.
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