Friday, 29 September 2017

Bukavu, Dem. Rep. of Congo - It's time to open new paths of peace ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and peace.
"Peace is a work for all of us". This was the name of the meeting in several sessions organized by Sant'Egidio in South Kivu, according the model of what happened in Muenster and Osnabrueck some weeks ago, with wokshops and prayers on the path of peace. 

In Eastern Congo, where weapons and violence have still their say, it is really time to get to work on the road to peace.

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Lagos, Nigeria - Planting humanity in every corner of the world ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the outskirts.
A visit to Makoko elders, in one of the largest African slums. 

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Catania, Italy - At lunch in the future ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the poor.
Italians for a long time, new Italians, youth "for Peace", seniors .... All together, sitting at one table, for a lunch that smells of future! Enjoy your meal!! 

Monday, 25 September 2017

Goma, Dem. Rep. of Congo - A people who is dreaming of peace ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and prayer.
In Kivu too, as in Muenster and Osnabrueck two weeks ago, religious representatives and common people light up the candles of peace and sign the peace appeal saying, "Only peace is holy!". 


Friday, 22 September 2017

Jos, Nigeria - All the roads in the world can lead to peace ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and peace.
In Nigeria too, as in Germany a few days ago, religious leaders light up the candles of peace and sign the peace appeal saying, "Only peace is holy!". 












Thursday, 21 September 2017

Uvira, Dem. Rep. of Congo - School is for everyone ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the outskirts.
Distribution of school supplies to the children of refugees who fled from Burundi to the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

In the 220 school kits every child has found a backpack, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers. May they have a successful school year!

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Moscow, Russia - It's already a good time for a hot tea ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the poor.
Closeness to the homeless of the Russian capital city: a hot tea is so good looking forward a winter that is not far away .... 

Tuesday, 19 September 2017

Monday, 18 September 2017

Paris, France - The dream of a path of peace ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and prayer.
Prayer for Peace in Montparnasse. Young people and refugees. Together. 

May the world of future be a plural land, but not a divided one. 

Friday, 15 September 2017

Elbasan, Albania - Art overcomes differences, indeed ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the outskirts.
After visiting the art and craft workshop that a Youth for Peace group from Genoa set up for the patients and their relatives of Elbasan psychiatric hospital. How beautiful is the world as it should be: all together, all mixed, without prejudices and separations.

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Blantyre, Malawi - Friendship crosses even prison bars ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the outskirts.
Photo opportunity before visiting Chichiri jail and distributing aid to inmates. 


Friday, 8 September 2017

Genoa, Italy - The road that leads to integration ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and peace.
Genoa Youth for Peace are strengthening their friendship with refugees: learning country's language is a fundamental key to integration. 
















Thursday, 7 September 2017

Blantyre, Malawi - A step towards a normal childhood ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the outskirts.
Their feet have been washed, shoes have been just given to them. 

For Blantyre street children a first step towards a more normal life.

Wednesday, 6 September 2017

San Salvador, El Salvador - The anniversary of the archbishop who was friend of the poorest ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and the poor.
The celebration of the 100th anniversary of Msgr. Romero's birth. Together with so many friends living on the streets in San Salvador. 








Monday, 4 September 2017

Berdychev, Ukraine - Realizing we all are brothers, praying for peace ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and prayer.
Sant'Egidio communities in Russia and Ukraine pray for peace in the world and the end of fratricidal clashes in eastern Ukraine during their congress in Berdychev. 

Friday, 1 September 2017

Guadalajara, Mexico - Under the protection of the Mother of God ...

The Community of Sant'Egidio and peace.
A lunch together. With 50 migrants from all the Central American countries, at the "Casa del Migrante" (Migrants House) "El Refugio" (The Shelter). Main courses were welcoming and friendship.