Zuppi: "Fr. Giussani’s passion for humanity”
ChurchThe homily of the Cardinal Archbishop of Bologna during mass for the anniversary of Fr. Giussani’s death (February 22, 2021).
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Brazil: beginning again (every moment) from Rio Encontros
Current EventsThe three days of Rio Encontros, in a special online format. In a country on its knees because of Covid, an occasion to share that "the whole of reality can be lived", as happened in the dialogue between Fr. Carrón and journalist Evaldo José Palawaski.
Bassetti: "Fr. Giussani and the ‘love story’ of Christianity”
ChurchThe homily of the Cardinal Archbishop of Perugia during mass for the anniversary of Fr. Giussani’s death (February 22, 2021).
Fr. Anas, companion in faith
Current EventsJulián Carrón's message for the death of Antonio Anastasio, missionary of the Fraternity of St. Charles. "From now on, we will never be able to think of Anas without thinking of Peter and John standing in awe before the empty tomb."
"You, the surprise of my life"
Current EventsJulián Carrón met with the Families for Hospitality Association. Here are the notes from the meeting (November 13, 2020).
The penitent pilgrim who looks at the stars
Current EventsThe Pope does not just engage in dialogue or diplomacy: "He fills the void with his presence." Wael Farouq looks back at Francis’ visit to Iraq, and he recounts how the the Grand Imam of al-Azhar wished to pray for Francis...
Iraq: "Us refugees and the glory of the Lord"
Current EventsDuring his stop in Qaraqosh, the Pope met with Iraqi Christians. Here is one of the two testimonies heard by Francis in his meeting with the local community.
The Pope in Iraq: "Our journey, the way of peace"
ChurchDuring his visit, Pope Francis attended an interreligious meeting in the Plain of Ur with Christian, Muslim, Sabei and Yazidi representatives. Here is his address.
The Pope in Iraq: "We, living stones among destroyed churches”
Current EventsFrom March 5-8, Pope Francis will visit Iraq to dialogue with the Muslim world and meet the victims of war. This is how Christians in Iraq are awaiting his arrival.
Pierre: "Obedience rooted in love of Christ"
Current EventsThe homily of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, during mass to commemorate the sixteenth anniversary of Fr. Giussani's death, celebrated in Bethseda, Maryland.
Fr. Giussani’s anniversary, the words of Delpini and Carrón
Current EventsThe Archbishop of Milan’s homily in Milan Cathedral for the sixteenth anniversary of Fr. Giussani’s death, and Fr. Carrón’s greeting.
Easter 2021: The videoposter
Current EventsThis year, Fr. Giussani's words are accompanied by a seventeenth-century work by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli of the apostles John and Peter in front of the empty tomb.
Ecumenism: Fraternity that is already present
ChurchFive years since the historic meeting in Cuba between Pope Francis and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. A historic event which was the topic of a roundtable discussion organised by the Library of the Spirit of Moscow.
Pope Francis: "Let us draw from the “living water” of hope"
Church"Let us receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ." Pope Francis' message for the beginning of Lent.
New York Encounter: "a hope that always surprises us”
CultureEven though the event took place entirely online, it did not cease to be a place of encounter for the whole United States. Meetings on the figures of Fr. Giussani and Lorenzo Albacete, as well as on the subjects of racism and economic challenges.
Anniversary Masses: "That we may continue to better serve the church"
Current EventsSixteen years since the death of Fr. Giussani, and thirty-nine years since the Papal recognition of the Fraternity of CL, we offer prayerful intentions for masses taking place in Italy and around the world.
Fr. Fabio, companion towards destiny
Current EventsDavide Prosperi's letter to Fr. Fabio Baroncini, his friend who passed away last December 21. We also propose an unpublished video from 1994, in which the priest presented T.S Eliot's Choruses from “The Rock” at the CLU Exercises.
Pope Francis: "Either we are brothers and sisters or everything collapses"
ChurchPope Francis' message for the International Day of Human Fraternity. Friendship with Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, gratitude towards Mohammed bin Zayed. "It is the moment for listening. It is the moment for sincere acceptance."
For the life of everyone
Current EventsWe offer here some long extracts from the meeting of the CL community in Taiwan with Julián Carrón, which took place last November 22nd by video link. From February Traces.
New York Encounter: "When reality hits"
CultureA special edition of the New York Encounter is back on February 12. The last edition had a prophetic title: "Crossing the divide". In a country increasingly divided and wounded by the pandemic, an attempt to reveal a different life.
Education: the revolution is a life that is different and new
SchoolThousands of people connected to the online meeting with Julián Carrón, promoted by CL. The dramas and challenges of young people, teachers and parents during the pandemic. "The meaning of life is not transmitted by DNA..."