Sant'Egidio USA

Sant'Egidio USA Sant’Egidio is an international movement of lay people dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized

The Community of Sant'Egidio began in Rome in 1968 in the period following the Second Vatican Council. Today, it is a movement of lay people and has more than 60,000 members dedicated to prayer and service, in more than 73 countries throughout the world. The different communities, spread throughout the world, share the same spirituality and principles which characterize the way of Sant'Egidio, the

"Three Ps" as coined by Pope Francis in 2018:

Prayer; The foundation and guide of all communities around the world is living out the Gospel. Prayer is central to the overall direction of community life. Communicating the Gospel, is the heart of the life of the Community. It is offered to all those who seek and ask for a meaning for their lives. Poor; Solidarity with the poor is lived as a voluntary and gratuitous service, in the evangelical spirit of a Church that is the "Church for all and particularly the poor" (Pope John XXIII)

Peace; Dialogue, was recommended by Vatican II as a way of peace and co-operation among religions, a way of life, and as a means of resolving conflicts. Sant'Egidio has taken this call very seriously - mediating peace in conflicts around the world as well as holding yearly multi-religious Prayers for Peace. Here in the United States, Sant'Egidio has been faithfully present since 1992 and is now in six different cities--New York, Boston, Washington DC, South Bend, Chicago, and Orange County.

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04/15/2026
We pray fervently for the safety of all refugees and for Peace in the world.
04/07/2026

We pray fervently for the safety of all refugees and for Peace in the world.

The Community of Sant’Egidio calls for renewed commitment to rescue operations and safe migration routes following yet another migrant tragedy in the ...

Christ is Risen! Happy Easter! May this truly be the beginning of a time of resurrection, in which life triumphs over de...
04/05/2026

Christ is Risen! Happy Easter!


May this truly be the beginning of a time of resurrection, in which life triumphs over death and peace soon comes to every people and every human being.

Around the world today we celebrate International Women’s Day. We give thanks for all of the women around the world that...
03/09/2026

Around the world today we celebrate International Women’s Day. We give thanks for all of the women around the world that embrace the future with hope and work each day for a better world. We remember in particular the areas of the world where being a woman puts them at particular risk and pray for the safety and protection of all women.

Cedric Allen Ricks has been on death row in Texas since 2013. He is now 51 years old and has lived a life marked by trag...
02/18/2026

Cedric Allen Ricks has been on death row in Texas since 2013. He is now 51 years old and has lived a life marked by tragic choices for which he has asked forgiveness.

During his 12 years in prison, he has undergone a profound spiritual transformation, documented in the book These Dry Bones, Redemption from Death Row.

Since 2022, he has maintained a pen-pal friendship with Barbara from Italy, who is a valuable source of support for him. In a recent letter, he wrote: “I only have 28 days left. It seems crazy to write this to you, but this is my reality now. I’m not good at saying goodbye, Barbara...”

Cedric will be executed on March 11, 2026.

Together with the Community of Sant’Egidio and all those who have accompanied him over the years, we are launching an appeal: we ask for clemency, we ask that his life be spared.

Sign the appeal and help us stop this ex*****on: link in bio

02/02/2026
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2Across the United States we gathered with hundr...
12/30/2025

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light” - Isaiah 9:2

Across the United States we gathered with hundreds of friends to celebrate Christmas a family of friends. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came as a sign of Hope for all. This year, our lunch was truly a sign that another way is possible; a way that leaves no one alone or forgotten.

Merry Christmas to all!

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