1 January 2023
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn December 31, 2022, the news reached the brothers and participants in the European meeting in Rostock that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had entered the life of eternity. Brother Alois said a few words of homage at the beginning of the prayer and invited all present to a moment of recollection. He recalls here some memories linked to the pope’s relationship with Taizé.The death of Pope Emeritus (...)
12 September 2022
CommunityVocation and HistoryDear Friends,
Since I regularly receive calls to sign a petition or a joint statement on various subjects, I would like to explain why, after reflection, I maintain the position that was already taken by Brother Roger, the founder of our Taizé Community: never to sign any public letter or petition.
Of course, this sometimes prevents us from publicly supporting causes that are dear to us, and it is often with regret that we give a negative response. Some of the issues that are submitted for our reflection are at the heart of our concerns in (...)
19 August 2022
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19 August 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsTaizé • Press release | Friday 19 August 2022
The international meetings have resumed their course in Taizé after two years marked by the pandemic. Since Easter, more than 20,000 young people have come to take part week after week in the activities offered: community prayer, sharing in small groups, workshops for reflection, practical tasks.
The end of the summer will be marked by an (...)
4 August 2022
Coming to TaizéReflection week for 18-35 year-oldsOn this page we publish a list of speakers who have confirmed their presence for the 18-35 reflection week. It is still possible to register via the usual form.
In addition to the workshops led by the speakers listed below, there will also be, for a limited number of participants, a special course on safeguarding biodiversity. Another page is dedicated to this course, with a form for pre-registration which is mandatory.Monday 22 August Bruno Lachnitt, national prison chaplain (France) Jutta Dettmann, mayor of Melle (Germany)Tuesday 23 (...)
14 July 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsFrom July 10 to 12, on the invitation of the Taizé Community, a meeting brought together representatives of several national youth ministry services and Catholic movements involved in ecumenism, as well as Protestant and Anglican Christians. The discussions focused on the question: how can the synodal pathway which is taking place in the Catholic Church become a powerful moment in the search (...)
29 March 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsSince the outbreak of war in Ukraine, many Christians around the world have been praying for peace. Here is a suggestion for a time of prayer with the songs of Taizé.
In addition, a page on the Taizé website allows you to send prayer requests to the brothers.Suggested format for a time of prayer
Song
Laudate omnes gentes ou Славіте всі народи (Slavite vsi narody)
Prayer by Brother Alois Christ Jesus, (...)
21 March 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn Monday 21 March 2022, Brother Alois, prior of the Taizé Community, was received in private audience by Pope Francis. Since 2013, this audience has taken place every year, as before with Pope Benedict XVI, in the same way as Brother Roger used to visit Rome every year.The first topic covered was the war in Ukraine and the initiatives of solidarity taken by Taizé towards the Ukrainian (...)
28 February 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsFaced with the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, Taizé is opening a platform to put host people in contact with exiles who have had to leave Ukraine.In recent years, many young people from Ukraine have participated in the meetings of the Pilgrimage of Trust in Europe. At present, many families, especially mothers with their children, have had to leave their country as a matter (...)
28 February 2022
CommunitySome Recent NewsWednesday 2 March
In communion with the initiative of fasting and prayer proposed by Pope Francis, the community will participate in the prayer for peace in Ukraine on Wednesday 2 March. Saturday 26 February
Yesterday evening, the prayer vigil for peace in Ukraine was characterized by a long time of silence, introduced by the following prayer spoken by Brother Alois:
Risen Christ, as we (...)