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Wallenberg Prize to the Community of Sant’Egidio for its commitment against all forms of racism and hospitality to refugees

In Hungary, the Association of Raoul Wallenberg and the Ministry of Human Resources gives an award to civil associations, persons, and ecclesial communities who work for excluded social groups, against prejudice and all forms of racism . January 17, 1945, the date on which the award is given, also remembers the day in which the world […]

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Federica Mogherini at Sant’Egidio: the spirit with which the Community dialogues with all is a value for Europe

Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security  Policy, met today at the headquarters of Trastevere, Andrea Riccardi, Marco Impagliazzo along with some leaders of the Community.  Different topics were discussed during the talks: the opening of humanitarian corridors from Lebanon and Morocco, which will allow thousands of refugees to reach Italy on […]

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At the Beginning of the Year, A March against Indifference and for Peace in all lands in the year 2016

In more than 800 cities, the new year will be inaugurated with a step in the right direction: towards Peace in All Lands “I care! ” Was the message picked up by thousands of people this morning who have joined the Community of Sant’Egidio in a Peace March; expressing their support for Pope Francis’s message […]

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How fragile the life of the Church and of the Community is, pushed to see the face of the Lord and His Mercy in this world

The Homily of Marco Impagliazzo during the Te Deum Mass at Santa Maria in Trastevere Dear brothers and sisters, how fragile and how precious life is. The Gospel can make her shine in all her beauty; evil can humiliate and hurt her. But in Bethlehem, God demonstrated the power of his love in the most […]

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The first humanitarian corridors open today: they will save the lives of children, women and other vulnerable refugees

“This project is like a peace treaty because it will allow us to save many human lives” said the president of the Community of Sant’Egidio, Marco Impagliazzo, who commented this morning the opening of the first humanitarian corridors of refugees towards Italy. It is the very first time that human corridors are open towards Italy. […]