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Check-in at San Lorenzo International Youth Center! Why is the Shalom Convention starting here?

23 September 2022

The center is the home of all young people from all around the world and is located in the heart of the Church, just a few steps from St. Peter's Basilica.

Here are some tips on how to make the most your stay in Rome during the Shalom Convention 40 years!

5 August 2022

Besides the Convention's program, you can enjoy many charms of the eternal city. Here are some tips given by a brother of the community who lives in Rome that can help you to have an unforgettable and nice experience during your stay in this beautiful city.

Pope Francis sends message to Taizé ecumenical event in Prague

29 December 2014

Pope Francis says he is praying for the success of the Taizé Community’s ecumenical meeting from 29 December to 2 January in Prague. In a message to young people from around the globe gathered in the capital of the Czech Republic, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says that through prayer and reciprocal dialogue, […]

How I met Pope Francis

27 May 2014

During the week before the Canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII, members of Shalom Community from many countries, took part in a pilgrimage to Rome where they shared an unforgettable experience of being part of the Holy Church’s family and also as one big family Shalom. Among many other pilgrims, some of them […]

Pope sends his blessings to participants of the Asian Conference on the Family

16 May 2014

Pope Francis has praised Philippine Bishops for holding the “Asian Conference on the Family” currently underway in Manila. The conference, which runs until 16 May, gathers thousands of religious, educators, lay faithful, and politicians all over Asia to tackle the present-day situation of the human family. In a message signed by Vatican Secretary of State, […]

Pope urges Asian families to be leaven of Christ’s love

15 May 2014

Pope Francis has sent his greetings to participants in a 4-day Asian conference on the family in the Phillipines, urging the fundamental cell of society to be the leaven of Christ’s love. The theme of the May 13-16 conference in Manila is “Families of Asia: Lights of Hope”. Writing on behalf of the Pope, Vatican […]