“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it” (Mt. 13:45-46)
Chiara Lubich
Divine adventure
By living CityTwo years after Chiara’s death, Eli Folonari is more vocal than ever
They read the signs of the times
By living CityThe personal secretary of John Paul II, now archbishop of Krakow, Poland, reflects on the Pope and Chiara
Fontem Mourns and Celebrates
By Paolo LorigaFontem mourns and celebrates: Focolare's president and co-president travel to Cameroon for ceremonies to commemorate Chiara Lubich
Remembering Chiara and Rabbi Leon Klenicki
By Clare ZanzucchiA year from her passing, we reveal some lesser-known treasures. The Living City staff also gives tribute to Rabbi Leon Klenicki, a true bridge-builder between faiths and close friend of the Focolare.
Unity: Life’s Ultimate Meaning
By Brendan PurcellFocolare founder Chiara Lubich’s impact on contemporary thought and culture
Our Chiara
By Oreste PaliottiChiara's sister, niece and grand-nephew give three perspectives of family.
Her Suffering Transformed Me
By Oreste PaliottiDr. Diana Piazzini describes how Chiara Lubich embraced her illness.
The Legacy She Left
By Emilie ChristyChiara Lubich's legacy: The Focolare founder's vision of humanity resonates particularly well with these times
The Key to Unity
By Chiara LubichA contribution to the ecumenical journey: excerpts from the Focolare founder’s address to the World Council of Churches in 2002
Hope Street
By living CityLiverpool Hope University confers on Chiara Lubich an honorary doctorate in Divinity in recognition of her commitment to ecumenical and interreligious dialogue.







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