ITALIA

Tribute to Chiara Lubich

Recalling the charisma of Chiara Lubich as a "flame of love that began to shine Taxi Heathrow Airport in the midst of the ashes and destruction of war" in a tribute to the founder of the Focolare movement, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia shared the "deep sorrow" of her many friends on the WCC upon the news of her death. Chiara Lubich, who dedicated herself to the promotion of peace, church unity and inter-religious dialogue, died on 14 March aged 88 at her home near Rome, Italy.

Roma, March 15, 2008