Gathered in Washington DC during Marco Impagliazzo’s visit. From the commitment against the death penalty and against the spread of weapons to a renewed solidarity with the poorest During Marco Impagliazzo’s visit, the meeting of the delegates of the Community of Sant’Egidio of the United States was held in Washington. The meeting reflected on the […]
A delegation of the Community of Sant’Egidio led by Marco Impagliazzo, President of the Community, met with representatives of the US Administration on issues of peace in Africa, migration, and protection of minorities in the Middle East. The meetings were organized by the Office of Community in Washington, that for three years has ensured relations […]
One week to talk of prayer, poor and peace. Round tables on environment, global poverty, death penalty. Hundreds of youth involved The 5th American Meeting for Peace has just concluded at the University o f Notre Dame. The spirit of Assisi has blown all the way from Tirana to Indiana and connected us to the […]
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Peace is Always Possible! The 5th Annual American Meeting for Peace Co-sponsored by the Community of Sant’Egidio, the University of Notre Dame, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Office of Ecumenism #PeaceIsPossible “More prayer and more dialogue are needed: they’re necessary. The world suffocates without dialogue…” -Pope Francis, Address during visit to the Community […]
Washington, DC, April 15, 2015 — From April to August the Community of Sant’Egidio in Washington, DC will host a series of dynamic public events, touching on relevant topics of faith and public life in anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit this September. The “Friends of Francis” series takes its cue from Pope Francis’ special request […]