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The protagonists, the stories, Loppiano is a laboratory of fraternity in action.
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.
Angels of Christmas
by Carlo José Seno – Christmas as seen by an angel who arrived in Bethlehem. This reflection helps us to grasp, from a unique perspective, the significance of a humble birth that saves the world.
Sophia: a week at the ‘School of God’
by Roberto Catalano – From December 8 to 13, the latest edition of the “Week of Unity” took place in Sophia.
Stop! It’s Christmas!
Christmas holidays in Loppiano and around Arezzo and Florence
Luce Ardente, his first time in Loppiano
by Tamara Pastorelli – Phra Mahathongrattana Thavorn passed away on November 10. Among his last wishes was to be buried in Loppiano.
From Sophia to Nairobi, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the UN
by Daniela Ropelato – From November 10 to 12, Nairobi hosted the conference “Cities, Communities, Care.” Among the participants were young people from Sophia.
A surprising ‘Mission Possible’ in Loppiano
by Paolo Lòriga – Mostly from Eastern Europe, 60 young people came to the little town to discover their vocation to love.
In the Philippines: a journey of adventure and volunteering
by Tamara Pastorelli – Penelope and Emma recount the experience that led them to discover the wisdom and beauty of Filipino culture and people.