Fabio Ciardi: "The most beautiful photo of Chiara"
The National Italian Catholic Newspaper, “Avvenire”, dedicated a feature article to the Focolare’s anniversary of 16th July 1949, which was celebrated in Fiera di Primiero, Italy.
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Paradise ’49: the mystical dimension in Chiara Lubich
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.
7 December 1943: the beginning of a divine adventure
Chiara Lubich describes the day she consecrated herself to God.
16 July: Margaret Karram's message on the anniversary of the Pact of Unity
At a time when humanity is threatened by increasing violence and despair, that Pact can instil a new hope in us.
Inauguration of Chiara Lubich Multimedia Exhibition
On the occasion of the Jubilee 2025, the Chiara Lubich Centre, together with the historical Museum Foundation of Trentino have set up a permanent exhibition dedicated to Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement which was inaugurated on 14 March 2025 at the Focolare Meeting Point in central Rome.
A global pact
On July 16th, 1949, Chiara Lubich and Igino Giordani made a “Pact of Unity.” It was a spiritual experience that heralded in a period of light and special union with God.
Have you ever wondered how powerful Gods' Word is?
Jekk tieħu f’idejk il-ktieb “Ngħixu l-Kelma” tiskopri li l-Kelma hi għajn ta’ barka, is-sewwa il-fidi, timla bit-tama, tkattar il-ferħ (…). Kif jgħid Papa Franġisku: “Il-Kelma turina min hu Alla, li għanda l-bniedem, tinfed ir-ruħ tagħna, tfarraġna u fl-istess ħin tqanqalna biex naġixxu u nersqu lejn il-ġrieħ tal-umanita’.
Pope Francis to the Focolare: "The world needs artisans of 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 Focolare General Council members and regional delegates, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its foundation. Here is the speech that the Pope addressed to them during the audience.
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.
Chiara Lubich: Building oneself up in prayer
From the telephone Linkup with Focolare communities around the world – Palermo, Italy, 22 January 1998.