Vescovi amici del Movimento dei Focolari (9 settembre 2026)

In brief

Pope Francis addressed members of the Focolare Movement during a spiritual meeting on September 9, 2026. The Pope welcomed participants from various countries and social backgrounds who gathered under the theme of testifying to unity.

The Pope stated that the theme of the congress reflects an essential element of the movement founded by Chiara Lubich. He noted that the need to witness to unity is urgent today as the world faces increasing polarization, social difficulties, and divisions.

The Pope specifically mentioned that many people endure prejudice, racism, religious intolerance, and violence in their own countries. He also observed that situations in the West are increasingly characterized by such divisions.