In the midst of summer in New York we gathered in many for the traditional picnic of Sant’Egidio in Central Park. The kids of the School of Peace with many new and old homeless friends and many others who came to help enjoyed a restful and friendly day. Indeed a necessary and very much expected […]
In light of the tragedy of the more than 50 immigrants found in San Antonio this morning, we express our indignation at the current policy towards migrants in the United States. The current lack of empathy and welcome to migrants and harsh policy of violence and walls has forced thousands on perilous paths. We call […]
Pope Francis will travel to South Sudan in July. Three years ago, he shocked the country’s leaders with this gesture of peace. pic.twitter.com/NymIswrVWn — America Magazine (@americamag) April 11, 2022 On April 11, 2019 Pope Francis surprised the world by kissing the feet of South Sudanese leader during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican. Why […]
In this Holy Week let us be silent in our hearts and follow the Lord Jesus on the path of the Passion to celebrate the joy of his Resurrection. Sunday, April 10th – Palm Sunday Digital Connection to Santa Maria in Trastevere Monday, April 11th – Holy Monday Prayer in Memory of the Martyrs of […]
The Community of Sant’Egidio gathered in New York for a prayer presided by Monsignor Vincenzo Paglia in the beautiful Church of Our Savior where the Community has been serving dinner to our homeless friends for a several months. Our friends from the street and many of those who help us in our weekly food distribution joined in a beautiful fraternal moment. […]