Jul 2, 2026 | Latest news, News, Western Europe
Pope Francis famously urged pastors to be shepherds who ‘live with the smell of the sheep’. This was the appeal extended to the participants of the weekend Mariapolis (27th- 28th June) at the Focolare Centre in Prosperous, on the theme Living Closeness. Around 100...
Jun 16, 2026 | News, Western Europe
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lorna Gold are becoming regular fixtures on the international climate circuit! Fresh from their encounter at last October’s “Raising Hope” gathering in Castel Gandolfo, Lorna and Arnold met again this week at...
Jun 10, 2026 | News, Together for Humanity
More than 500 leaders, practitioners, volunteers, policymakers and community activists gathered at the ICC in Belfast on 10th June for the NICVA Summit 2026, Northern Ireland’s flagship event for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector....
Jun 3, 2026 | News, Western Europe
Communitarian lifestyle of Fiji is perfect soil for spirituality of unity When you say ‘yes’ to God’s plan for your life, you never quite know where it will take you. It might just be to the ends of the earth, as it has been for Padraig Smyth, who now lives on the...
Jun 1, 2026 | News, Western Europe
28 May 2026, by Gabriele Amenta Pope Leo XIV will visit the island of Lampedusa on 4th July. It is a place that has become a symbol of both migration and welcome. Since last November, Carla Locatelli has been living in the Focolare Centre there. She shares something...
Jun 1, 2026 | News, Western Europe
The June issue of New City has arrived, bringing together thought-provoking articles, inspiring stories, and beautiful artistic contributions that invite reflection on the challenges and hopes of our world today. A warm welcome Alice Corideo as the magazine’s new...
