Pope Francis has modified an article of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (n.2267), affirming, in the light of the Gospel, “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and the dignity of the person.” It is a clear and decisive statement that commits the Church and Catholics everywhere in […]
Following the sad and violent death of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, a 15 years old boy of the neighborhood in the Bronx where Sant’Egidio has been running the School of Peace, we gathered for a prayer vigil remembering him and all those who died in a violent way. Lesandro’s family was there with many friends and the […]
We the Community of Sant’Egidio, a lay movement of the Catholic Church, support the end to the policy of separating migrant children from their parents and urgently call for the reunification of all families already separated at the United States border. We are deeply saddened and concerned for the lives of these children, and all […]
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50th Anniversary – New York
Many friends gathered in the basilica of Old St. Patrick in New York to celebrate the Fiftieth anniversary of Sant’Egidio. A large and diverse people embraced diplomats, representatives to the UN from many countries, and many others that help us and that we meet in our service. Together we listened to the message of Archbishop […]
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50th Anniversary Celebrations
The Community of Sant’Egidio in Boston gathered recently to celebrate the joyous occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Community of Sant’Egidio worldwide and 20 years in Boston! The prayer of thanksgiving and celebration party was held at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, and included many elderly friends, children from the School of […]