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The protagonists, the stories, Loppiano is a laboratory of fraternity in action.
EdC Convention: ‘Roots of the Future’
From May 23-25, the Lionello Bonfanti Pole will host the three-day EoC 2025 Convention “Roots of the Future.”
Pope Francis, Loppiano and Education
By Marco Luppi – He was present on May 10, 2018 when Pope Francis arrived in Loppiano. Marco Luppi, professor and researcher in Contemporary History at the Sophia University Institute, explores in this article an aspect of the speech that the pontiff, the first to visit a Focolare town, addressed to those present.
The courage to flourish together, beyond limits and conflicts
by Paolo Loriga – From all over Italy and Albania to Loppiano for the traditional event, rich in music and content.
May Day in Loppiano, the courage to bloom!
by Tamara Pastorelli – The 2025 edition of the traditional youth festival in Loppiano will showcase the fragility and conflicts experienced by young people today.
When Pope Francis landed in Loppiano
by Tamara Pastorelli
In these days when the whole world remembers Pope Francis, Loppiano is also reliving the power of the surprising encounter with him on 10 May 2018.
Political movement for unity: renewed commitment to a policy of relations
by Paolo Loriga – Parliamentarians and representatives of civil society have discussed the need for a constructive relationship between institutions and vital worlds.
Experience the Jubilee in Loppiano
Loppiano is ready to welcome pilgrims who wish to include the citadel among the stops on their Jubilee pilgrimage.
The book that tells the story of the generosity that restored Theotokos
Interview with Paolo Loriga, author of the book “Sorprendente la risposta” which tells the story of the generosity of the many donors who made it possible to restore the sanctuary after the tornado of August 18, 2022.
New inhabitants: Claudio and Patrizia on a permanent mission
They wanted to go on a mission to Africa immediately after their marriage. A painful impediment blocked their project, not generosity.
Sophia University Institute: opening of the 2024-25 academic year
On Tuesday 4 March 2025, the opening ceremony of the 17th academic year took place in the main hall of the Sophia University Institute in Loppiano.
Sophia University Institute: inauguration of the 17th academic year
Fabio Petito, Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex, will deliver the prologue entitled “Dialogue, religions, geopolitics”. Archbishop Gherardo Gambelli of Florence, and Dr. Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare Movement, will take the floor.
A day of celebration and reflection in the name of Renata Borlone
On Sunday 23 February, the little town remembered Renata Borlone, focolarina, co-responsible of Loppiano and servant of God, on the 35th anniversary of her death.