The presentation of the book “Paradise ‘49”, Works of Chiara Lubich, Founder of the Focolare Movement, took place on 22 May 2026 at the Paul VI Hall at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. Fr Fabio Ciardi’s words introduce us to the experience and understanding of these mystical writings.
“The seed falling on good soil refers to the person who hears the Word and understands it: this person bears fruit and yields plentifully” (Mt. 13:23).
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ […] Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt 10:7-8).
The magazine “Neue Stadt”, which is the German edition of New City, interviewed Roberto Almada. He was recently elected as Co-President of the Focolare Movement.
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Having said this, he breathed on them and said,’Receive the Holy Spirit’ ” (Jn. 20:21-22).
Reflections about the greatest Love of all.
“Stay with us, for it is nearly evening” (Lk 24:29).
Sala Clementina, Saturday 21 March, 2026 : Pope Leo XIV received in audience today the newly elected Focolare Movement leaders and the 320 participants of the General Assembly and encouraged them to be a “people of peace”.
Today, the 20 general councillors of the Focolare Movement were elected; during the new term of office, they will support the President of the Focolare Movement in her role.
With over two-thirds of the votes cast by participants at the General Assembly and a long round of applause, Margaret Karram was re-elected yesterday, 12 March 2026, as President of the Focolare Movement for a second term (2026-2031).