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Christmas: a revolution that is continuing
A Christmas that speaks of strength, courage and warmth, in a “family” which is as big as the world
Asking for the gift of Peace: the Focolare President’s wishes
Un sogno di pace e fraternità da realizzare per tutti i popoli della terra. Nelle parole di Margaret Karram, Presidente del Movimento dei Focolari, un augurio di speranza per questo Natale e per il nuovo anno in arrivo.
Gen Rosso visits young prisoners
An afternoon of hope and joy with the boys of the juvenile detention centre in Rome (Italy)
80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement: the charism as a gift
To remain “at the crossroads of today” with the same confident and generous attitude as Mary. This is what Card. Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, in his homily delivered in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Rome) during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Dec. 7, 2023, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Focolare Movement.
Pope Francis to the Focolare: ecclesial maturity, fidelity to the charism and commitment to peace
On the morning of 7 December 2023, Pope Francis received in audience Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, together with the members of the Focolare Council and those responsible for the different geographical areas, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its foundation. Here is the speech that the Pope addressed to them during the audience.
An 80-year-long adventure
On 7th December 1943 in Trent (Italy) Chiara Lubich pronounced her yes to God. A yes that, over time, has multiplied, generating a large family, the Focolare Movement, made up of people from different continents, ages, cultures and vocations.
The 80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement
On 7th December, Pope Francis will receive in audience the President of the Focolare Movement, Margaret Karram, together with those who are responsible for the Movement in the world. At 6pm, there will be a Eucharistic celebration in the Basilica of St, Mary Major in Rome, presided over by H.E. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life.
Let us bring the joy of Jesus to all
The worldwide action “They Dislodged Jesus” to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Azur Company’s Christmas novelties: puzzles that tell the story of Jesus’ birth and the joy at Christmas for children around the world.
Margaret Karram among the new Members of the Dicastery
[:es]El 25 de noviembre de 2023, Margaret Karram, Presidente del Movimiento de los Focolares, ha sido nombrada Miembro del Dicasterio para los Laicos, la Familia y la Vida.
Edu FOR UNITY: a podcast to grow together
Penetrate the hearts and behaviour of modern day children, teenagers and young adults and accompany them in their journey of learning and development – this is at the basis of the podcast “EDU FOR UNITY, released on 4th November, 2023 on the Spotify channel of the Focolare Movement.
Spaces for Life: a call for unity from Together for Europe in Timisoara
The city of Timisoara, Romania, recently hosted the annual meeting of Together for Europe (IpE) on the theme “Called to Unity.” This meeting brought together 51 movements representing more than 300 Christian realities and communities within IpE’s vast network.
All responsible for all: a networked training
Effective today, November 20, 2023, the new Guidelines for Training in the Protection of Minors and Persons in Vulnerable Situations developed by the Focolare Movement are available. Margarita Gómez and Étienne Kenfack, Counselors of the Movement’s International Center on the aspect of Physical Life and Nature, offer us some clarifications.
Thought of the day
Free yourself from the prison of fear
Free yourself from the prison of fear