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Chiara Lubich
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Italian founder of the Focolare Movement (1920–2008)
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Chiara Lubich (1920–2008) was an Italian writer, teacher, and human rights defender. Born in Trento, she was a citizen of Italy and the Kingdom of Italy. She was educated at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and resided in Rocca di Papa, where she died. A member of the Catholic Church, she is recognized as a Servant of God.
Lubich was associated with the Focolare Movement. Her literary output includes works such as *Gesù abbandonato*, *Il grido*, *Disegni di luce*, *Una famiglia per rinnovare la società*, and *Spiritual writings*. She received several honors, including the Templeton Prize, the European Human Rights Prize, the Order of the Southern Cross, and the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2008
- Works
- 127
Top works
- Gesù abbandonato
- Il grido
- Disegni di luce
- Una famiglia per rinnovare la società
- Spiritual writings
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1920-01-22 ) 22 January 1920, Trento , Italy
- Died
- 14 March 2008 (2008-03-14) (aged 88), Rocca di Papa , Italy
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Silvia
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Italy
- Place of birth
- Trento
- Place of death
- Rocca di Papa
- Occupation
- human rights defender
- Educated at
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice
- Languages spoken
- Italian
- Native language
- Italian
- Religion
- Catholic Church
- Movement
- Focolare Movement
- Image
- Chiara Lubich.JPG
- Residence
- Rocca di Papa
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- Chiara Lubich
- date of birth
- 1920-01-22
- date of death
- 2008-03-14
- canonization status
- Servant of God
- name in native language
- Chiara Lubich
- writing language
- Italian
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Encyclopedic overview
Chiara Lubich (born Silvia Lubich; 22 January 1920 – 14 March 2008) was an Italian teacher and Catholic author who founded the Focolare Movement, which aims to bring unity among people and promote universal family.
Lubich is considered a notable figure in ecumenical, interreligious and intercultural dialogue. She received the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 1996 and the Council of Europe Human Rights Award in 1998.
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