Chiara Lubich, founder of Focolare movement, dies at 88
By JOHN L. ALLEN JR.
New York
One of the most remarkable women in the Catholic church passed from the scene today. Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare movement, died at roughly 2:00 am on March 14 at her home in Rocca del Papa, outside Rome, at the age of 88.
Lubich had been treated for complications related to age at Rome?s Gemelli Hospital, and then returned home for her final hours.