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Jubilee of the Disabled: “We too can help so many”. The gift of Gli Amici to Pope Francis

June 12, 2016June 25, 2016 News

Today was concluded with the liturgy celebrated by Pope Francis, the Jubilee for the sick and disabled people. From June 10 to 12 thousands of people participated in pilgrimages to the Holy Doors and the catechetical meetings, including the Saturday morning conference entitled: “And You Will Always Eat at my Table” (2 Sam 9.1 to […]

The president of the United States George W. Bush meets an international delegation of the Community of Sant’Egidio

June 9, 2007June 20, 2016 News

On the occasion of his visit to Italy, the president of the United States George W. Bush met an international delegation of the Community of Sant’Egidio. “You are the international army of compassion” said President Bush at the beginning of the meeting. “Sant’Egidio – he added – is one of the great faith-based organizations in […]