The visit of “Gli Amici” (The Friends) of the Art Labs of Sant’Egidio concluded with a joyful class of painting with the children of the School of Peace in the Bronx. The kids were filled with happiness by this incredible visit from friends from so far away. The day of course did not include only […]
Father Angelo Romano is backed by a wall of books, fiddling with a white tassel — a rosary substitute, perhaps? I dare not ask because the 53-year-old Catholic priest, professor and peacemaker seems agitated, reluctant to waste time. Eventually, he settles, unfurling stories about mediating conflicts across Africa on behalf of the Sant’Egidio community. A […]
[slideshow_deploy id=’2726′] This is not just another exhibit of artists with disabilities, or the result of “art-therapy”. It is something different: it is the expression of a liberating and creative process. Since its outset, Sant’Egidio has taken care of marginalized persons with disabilities, unveiling their hidden troubles, their stories of exclusion and humiliation, but also their […]
The Pittsburgh massacre, in one of the historical synagogues of the United States, arouses indignation over the new innocent victims of anti-Semitism. This episode is bringing us back in time and must concern the whole world seriously. Too many episodes of racism and violence have recently multiplied. The Community of Sant’Egidio expresses its solidarity with […]
Our friend Margie, the oldest member of our Community in New York, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by a large family of American and Italian friends. She was amazed and full of joy for the letter and call of Marco Impagliazzo and by the many , from all generations, who gathered to celebrate her. We […]