Chiara Lubich | |
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 Chiara Lubich, circa 2006 | |
| Born | Silvia Lubich 22 January 1920 Trento, Italy |
| Died | 14 March 2008 (aged 88) Rocca di Papa, Italy |
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Chiara Lubich (born Silvia Lubich; January 22, 1920, Trento – March 14, 2008, Rocca di Papa), was an Italian teacher and author who founded the Focolare Movement, which aims to bring unity among people and promote universal family.
She was a charismatic figure who broke with many female stereotypes as early as the 1940s, opening a previously unheard of role for women in society and the Roman Catholic Church.[1]
Lubich is considered a notable figure in ecumenical, interreligious and intercultural dialogue,[2] as recognized by UNESCO, which awarded her the Prize for Peace Education in 1996;[3] and the Council of Europe, with the Human Rights Award in 1998; among others.
She took her place in the history of contemporary spirituality[4] among teachers and mystics[5] for the authentic Gospel-based inspiration, universal outlook, and cultural and social influence that distinguish her charism, spirituality, and work.
- ^ Fisher, Jan. "Chiara Lubich, Who Founded Catholic Group, Dies at 88", New York Times, 15 March 2008.
- ^ Napolitano, Giorgio. Telegramma in occasione della morte di Chiara Lubich, in SIR, 14 Marzo 2008.
- ^ "UNESCO Prize for Peace Education Program", 1996.
- ^ Cervera, OCD, J. Castellano. "A spirituality that unites the summit of the divine and the human", Essential writings, (M. Vandeleene, ed.) New City Press, NY, 2007.
- ^ Lethel OCD, François-Marie. L'Osservatore Romano, 26 March 2010.