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Building bridges through friendship

Sant’Egidio is a global Christian movement of volunteer communities focused on service to the poor, peace-building, and prayer. Sant’Egidio serves those who are most in need –  the homeless, at-risk children, elderly, and prisoners.

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Next week, leaders of different religions will come together for the 35th International Prayer for Peace “Peoples as Brothers, Future Earth.” This meeting was launched by John Paul II in 1986 and has been continued by the Community of Sant’Egidio every year since. Joined by Pope Francis, this year it will be at the Colosseum…
Sant’Egidio calls on the United States to demonstrate compassion for these most vulnerable people and to open up paths of possibility and hospitality.
A summer together full of trips, laughter, memories, and a lot of water. #schoolofpeace
Beautiful summer days together with friends all the way from Boston and Germany!
After a very difficult year, we were happy to celebrate together the end of the school year at the School of Peace in the Bronx. It has been our joy, privilege, and pride to be able to meet every Saturday notwithstanding the difficulties this year presented. It is with great hope and big dreams that…
In solidarity and fraternity our joy and hope is born again. It is our commitment and hope for everyone. A Happy Easter to Everyone! #santegidio #easter2021
We want to dedicate this 8th of March to all the women who every day commit their lives for others, especially for the poorest and for those who are sick, notwithstanding their personal limits. Margie has always taught us of the power and beauty of memory - of remembering each person by name and by…
Another beautiful day together at the School of Peace - where we continue to see the need for schools to safely open, for children to grow in a culture of peace and not of violence, and a desire for inter-generational friendship. #schoolofpeace #santegidio