Pope Francis: "Thanks to the Maltese people for such a Christian welcome."
The Holy Father’s General Audience of Wednesday, 6 April 2022, following his Apostolic trip to Malta.
The ‘luminous land’ of Malta awaits the arrival of Pope Francis
When speaking about his Apostolic Journey coming up this weekend to the Malta Pope Francis said he looks forward to visiting that “luminous land” following in the footsteps of St Paul.
[:en]When speaking about his Apostolic journey to Malta, Pope Francis said he was looking forward to visiting that “luminous land” following in the footsteps of St Paul.[:]
“Peter’s presence on Paul’s island will confirm our faith.”
In an interview with Vatican Radio, Maltese Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, shares his expectations for Pope Francis’ 2-3 April Apostolic Visit to Malta this weekend.
April Word of Life
Go out into the world and proclaim the good news to the whole of creation. (Mk.16:15)
Focolare Movement publishes results of an Independent Inquiry into cases of abuse
Focolare President, Margaret Karram, states: “I commit myself on behalf of the Focolare Movement to respond with action, listening, openness and preventive measures, to the final recommendations made by the Independent Inquiry.”
Living the Gospel: Don’t miss the opportunity
Experiences on living the Word of Life.
"Love your enemies"
This is a strong statement indeed. It turns our way of thinking and acting upside down and makes us change the direction our life is going in. Taken from a meditation by Chiara Lubich which was broadcast on the RAI GR2 radio program “Today is Sunday”, May 1978.
Worldwide Linkup 26 March 2022
Focolare news from around the world. Replay live streaming.
Divine diplomacy
In divine diplomacy, there is something profound that is perhaps unique to it: its purpose is the good of others, and therefore it is devoid of any form of selfishness. A meditation by Chiara Lubich.
At the birthplace of Chiara Luce Badano
On 6–7 March 2022 Focolare’s president and co-president were in Sassello, Italy, the birthplace of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano in the province of Savona. It was an intimate, personal meeting with Chiara Luce and the foundation that protects and promotes her memory.