One highlighted event of the 7th World Meeting of Families was the "Festival of Testimonies" involving an open dialogue between Benedict XVI and families from around the world. We offer a summary of the experience of the Rerrie family from the United States.

Focolare's annual gathering offers youth and adults an experience of how life is transformed when love and unity are at its core. Here are some of the upcoming Mariapolises.

To find out more see the list below.

A Journey toward the Excellence of the Human Family

Historic Malcolm Shabazz Mosque – May 20, 2012

Muslims and Christians recommit to persevere in dialogue

Malcolm Shabbazz Mosque & Focolare Movement (New York)

Sunday, May 20, 2012
Commemoration and celebration of the 15th anniversary of the unique and timely “pact” of Chiara Lubich and W. D. Mohammed.

“Our Journey Towards the Excellence of the Human Family”

On May 18, 1997, history was made at the Historic Malcolm Shabazz Mosque in Harlem, NY.

On that day, two blessed leaders, Imam W. D. Mohammed (religious and spiritual leader of the largest constituency of Muslims in America), and Chiara Lubich (president and spiritual leader of the Focolare Movement worldwide), held a joint meeting at the Mosque to formalize a “pact” illustrating their commitment to work together to promote unity. This collaboration was not only between their own communities, but also with people of faith from all religions, based on common principles and values.