News 2 – General Assembly 2026
Silence, prayer, reflection were the focus of the 3-day spiritual retreat of the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement which began on 2nd March.
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News 1 – General Assembly 2026: Official opening
“I hereby officially declare open the Ordinary General Assembly of the Work of Mary, convened in accordance with the methods established by the General Statutes.” These were the words with which Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, opened the proceedings today, 1st March 2026.
March Word of Life
“Get up and do not be afraid” (Mt 17:7).
The General Assembly of the Focolare Movement is about to begin
320 representatives of the Focolare Movement communities around the world will take part in the General Assembly being held at the Mariapolis Centre in Castelgandolfo, Rome, during the period 1-21 March.
The Pre-Assembly Process
The ‘Pre-Assembly Process’ is currently underway in preparation for the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement, which will begin on the 1st of March 2026 in Castel Gandolfo (Rome) with the participation of representatives chosen from different geographical areas, branches and movements; the members by right (those who are part of the current government, the General Council and Zone Delegates in the geographical areas), and those invited by the President.
Kelma tal-Ħajja ta' Frar 2026
“Behold, I am making everything new!” (Rev 21:5).
Chiara Lubich: humanity as one family
January 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of Chiara Lubich, Founder of the Focolare Movement. Today we share a short excerpt from a speech she delivered in Innsbruck (Austria) on November 9, 2001, during the “A Thousand Cities for Europe” Congress, dedicated to the theme of universal brotherhood.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Conversations on "Called to hope"
During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we remember the event hosted in March last year by the Focolare Movement entitled “Called to Hope”. Revd Dr Callan Slipper and Revd Martin Smith share their thoughts on this gathering and its legacy.
Word of Life - January 2026
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called” (Eph. 4:4).
Christmas 2025
Christmas greetings from Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán – President and Co-president of the Focolare Movement.[:]