Other 81 people saved thanks to humanitarian corridors!The third group of Syrian refugees arrived at Fiumicino Airport this morning: they are families, women and children fled from Syria that have experienced the horror of war. Among them there is 10-year-old Mariam, who has been confined to a wheelchair for two years after being hit by […]
The Community of Sant’Egidio welcomes with confidence and hope the beginning of the 48 hour ceasefire in the city of Aleppo, announced last night by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, following an agreement between the conflicting parties, and congratulates for the initiative. On 20 June 2014, Andrea Riccardi launched an appeal for […]
Tomorrow, June 16, 2016, 81 more mostly Syrian refugees will arrive to Fiumicino Airport from Beirut thanks to the ‘humanitarian corridors’ project. They add themselves to the 200 already arrived in Italy since last February. At this point, the project is no longer an experiment, but a concrete reality that allows a person who is […]
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 […]
Elard Alumando has passed away on 10th June at 7pm. It is a great sorrow for all the Communities in the world. After a serious car accident, on 28th December 2015, Elard, with the caring help of many, fought to live and recover, despite of his critical health conditions. During the time of hospitalisation, he […]