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The protagonists, the stories, Loppiano is a laboratory of fraternity in action.
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.
Jewish-Christian meeting to promote hope
On February 6, the diocese of Fiesole celebrated the 36th edition of the Day for Dialogue between Catholics and Jews in Loppiano.
Daniel, a Scottish truth seeker
The original adventure of Daniel who, left the Catholic faith, and then found himself and God again after an unusual journey.
‘Do you believe?’ Ecumenical vigil at the shrine of Mary Theotokos
On the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the shrine hosted an ecumenical vigil on Friday 24 January.
Celebration in Loppiano, contemplating Mary, for the inauguration of the Jubilee Year
On Sunday 19 January, Bishop Manetti inaugurated the Jubilee Year in the shrine of Mary Theotokos in Loppiano with a solemn mass.
Theotokos: Inauguration of the Jubilee Year with Bishop Manetti
On Sunday 19 January, the Bishop of Fiesole, will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 with a solemn celebration in the shrine Maria Theotokos.
Community Service 2025 in Loppiano: builders of a culture of inclusion and fraternity
There is time until February 18, 2025, to choose to do Universal Community Service in the international town of Loppiano.
Christmas: The Call to Peace Comes to Us
At the time of Jesus’ birth, there were dictators and massacres. God chose to be on the side of the weak, close and in solidarity.
A very special mission to Mongolia
The music band was in the country of Genghis Khan between late November and early December at the invitation of Cardinal Marengo.