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"Harmony in Red" by Henri Matisse (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Signs of His Presence

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Her father's illness and the decree of the Dicastery of the Laity. Silvia discovers signs of God's love in the midst of challenging circumstances. "My responsibility is to beg Him to show me signs of His Presence."

Benedict XVI (Photo: Catholic Press Photo)

Letter of Benedict XVI regarding the Report on Abuse

Current EventsBenedict XVI

The Pope Emeritus responds to the abuse allegations in Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. "We publicly implore the living God to forgive the sins we have committed through our most grievous fault."

The CL Fraternity Exercises (Photo: Archivio di CL/Roberto Masi)

"I realized that everything was already there”

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Simone has decided to become a member of the Fraternity of CL. He had always put it off, without really addressing questions and doubts. Then came a dialogue with a friend, "like a rock that triggers an avalanche."

Sister Ann Rose Nu Thawng in front of soldiers on February 28, 2021 (Source: Twitter)

Myanmar: Still on its knees for peace

Current EventsAlberto Perrucchini

The photo taken of her whilst begging the military to stop the violence has gone viral around the world, and the BBC named her among its 100 women of 2021. A year after the coup, we spoke with Sister Ann Rose Nu Thawng.

The port of Beirut destroyed by the explosion in August 2020 (Photo: Ali Chehade/Shutterstock)

Lebanon: Beirut’s wound

Current EventsDavide Perillo

The political crisis and a context that pushes those who live there to close themselves within the fences of their own identity. From the January issue of Tracce, hope for Lebanon is one of the projects supported by the AVSI Tents Campaign.

Fr. Luigi Giussani, at the Portofino lighthouse with young people in 1956 (Archivio Fraternità CL)

Communication from Davide Prosperi

Current EventsDavide Prosperi

The words of the President of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, to the Movement (video conference from Milan, January, 19, 2022).

Chicago (Photo: Unsplash/Max Bender)

Saturdays of Singing

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Sharing her desire with her friends, Sally invites the Chicago Community to participate in a monthly moment of singing together.

Venezuela. Argenis with children from his neighbourhood

Betting on your life in Venezuela

Current EventsDavide Perillo

"Reality is a calling." How can these words not endure? Particularly when the country is suffering the harshest of crises, making daily life extreme. The testimony of Alejandro Marius from the January issue of Tracce.

(Photo: Giovanni Gimmi Garbujo)

The rhythm of the Mystery

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An excerpt from the National Seminar of Families for Hospitality, during which a dialogue was held with theologian Javier Prades.

A burnt car in front of the residence of the Kazakh President (Photo: Valery Sharifulin//Sipa USA/Mondadori Portfolio)

Kazakhstan: "We pray for the victims of violence"

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The message of Monsignor Adelio Dell'Oro, Bishop of Karaganda. "We are saddened by so much violence and disrespect for human life. Only with true religiosity, a real dependence on God, we can discover ourselves as brothers and sisters.”

The evening watching the documentary on the APAC prison at My Father's House

On a journey "deep down" into the human

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His friendship with Jim, whom he met seven years ago, and the birth of a housing community for parolees. Lorenzo from Colorado recounts what he has experienced in recent months.

Tunisia

Tunisia: “Why and for whom we are here”

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“It is more evident than ever that it is not a matter of ‘saying’ but of ‘being’.” Service in the Diocese, encounters and relationships with the people. A letter from Tunis.

Milan Cathedral, February 24, 2005. The then Cardinal Ratzinger during the homily (Photo: Fraternità CL/Roberto Masi)

In love with Christ. In an encounter, the road

Current EventsJoseph Ratzinger

We asked Benedict XVI for a memory of Fr. Giussani. The Pope emeritus suggested that we republish his homily given at Fr. Giussani's funeral, as the best memory and the most authoritative testimony that he can give.