One hundred years ago, a young Italian woman was born into a family that would be plagued by poverty and the devastation of war. In the middle of it all, a religious experience transformed her life, leading her to form what would be known as the Focolare movement, dedicated to promoting peace and solidarity.
On January 17 & 18, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, members of the movement, along with friends and potential new ones, gathered to mark the hundredth anniversary of its founder’s birth, with a focus on unity in a time of polarization.
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