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The protagonists, the stories, Loppiano is a laboratory of fraternity in action.
Sophia: enrolment now open for the 2026/27 academic year with lots of new features
By the Editorial Staff – A complete and renewed academic program, a dual degree with the University of Perugia, and a new campus in Florence.
Gen 3 and Gen 2: new ambassadors of peace
by Paolo Lòriga – More than 40 participants took part in an immersion experience in Loppiano to explore how peace is lived, built, and promoted.
“Partecipando”: the Universal Civic Service project in Loppiano
By the Editorial Staff – Applications are now open for the selection of volunteer workers for the Universal Civil Service in Loppiano. The deadline is April 8, 2026.
Cardinal Lazarus: “Chiara Lubich helped us discover Mary”
by Paolo Lòriga – The South Korean prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy first met the founder of the Movement in 1975. He has remained in contact with the Movement ever since. He spoke a little about himself during the homily at the Mass celebrated at the Theotokos Shrine on 14 March.
Marek and Annamaria: discovering what really matters in life
by Paolo Lòriga – They arrived in September to attend the family school and immerse themselves in life in the citadel along with their two children.
In Search of Artisans of Brotherhood: The Full Video in Italian
by the Editorial Staff – We are publishing the full video of the event “In Search of Artisans of Brotherhood.”
Young builders of dialogue and peace from Belgium
by Paolo Lòriga – A select group of Christian and Muslim students gathered in Loppiano for four days of shared living and discovery.
Artisans of fraternity
by Tamara Pastorelli – A conference that focused on young people and their questions on the themes of peace, integral ecology, human development, relationships, and the Mediterranean.
Sophia University Institute: presentation of the 2026-27 study programs
by Daniele Cernicchi – The university launches a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Human Sciences and a Licentiate in Philosophy, Economics of Communion, and Environment.
May Day 2026 in Loppiano
The Festival of Fraternity returns to Tuscany, promoted by the Youth for a United World of the Focolare Movement.
‘New Year’s Eve in Loppiano? The best choice.’
by Paolo Lòriga – A large group of Italian twenty-somethings from the Focolare Movement in Loppiano for the end of the year, awaiting 2026.
Why do so many countries around the world make nativity scenes with moss?
by Redi Maffino Maghenzani – Christmas is also a celebration for children. For them, we offer this story about how moss became the basis for many nativity scenes.