Read Our Stories in English
Stars in the Spotlight, Stories in the Shadows: Three Films at the Torino Film Festival
A critical look at the festival’s new direction through three true stories from documentaries and fiction (not an interview)
Edith Stein and the Courage of Knowledge
Reflections from a conference on a twentieth-century thinker who challenged her time and looked to the future
A Light in Pompei: A Journey of Faith and Friendship
A heartfelt story from the Fede e Luce pilgrimage, between memories, prayer, and shared emotion
Disney, My Way: A Summer Camp Full of Joy and Friendship
My experience at the “Bicoca 2” camp — a story of growth, laughter, and new beginnings
Freedom Has No Age
With 27 Nights, Daniel Hendler opens the San Sebastián Film Festival with a moving story of dignity, aging, and the courage to stay alive in every sense.
Between Voices and Signs: When Language Shapes Connection
At the San Sebastián Film Festival, two films explore how hearing, silence, and empathy intertwine — revealing that true understanding often begins where words fall short.
A Holiday at Europing: An Accessible Paradise in Tarquinia
A week of fun, laughter, and discovery in a campsite designed for everyone — especially families and people with disabilities.
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as an Autistic Actor
From unexpected auditions to leading roles, how cinema and theater opened new horizons — and why the industry must change.
«I made this movie for him, not for myself»
The documentary Bobò, which Pippo Delbono dedicated to his long-time friend and collaborator Vincenzo Cannavacciuolo.
Working at the Restaurant Is Always Fun
From washing glasses to making friends: the joy of learning, helping, and sharing laughs at work and by the sea.
A Father’s Camino: Walking Side by Side with My Autistic Son
From Salerno to Santiago, a journey of love, faith, and resilience through the eyes of a father and his teenage son
Pilgrims on Film: Sacred Journeys from Lourdes to Mecca
A journey through the history of pilgrimages in cinema—from early Lumière footage to contemporary fiction and documentary.
Faith and Light at Fifty: A Journey Still Burning Bright
From Lourdes to Pompeii, fifty years of communities walking together in fragility and joy — and a Jubilee to give thanks.
Two Ways of Pilgrimage, One Heart of Faith
A personal reflection on how Unitalsi and Faith and Light, born in Lourdes from stories of rejection, became paths of love and spiritual transformation
My son has friends
The words of a father of a young man with autism explain why it’s worth celebrating 50 years of Faith and Light in Italy.
Diving into Stories—But Never Alone
Francesca Pellegrini’s Passion for Reading — an 18-Year-Old with Down Syndrome — Becomes Volunteer Work in the Province of Siena
Padel for Autism: A Game Where Everyone Wins
How a sport born of competition became a space of connection and joy for children on the spectrum and their families
I almost gave up
The Story Behind My Third Gold Medal in the Pool
22 Fun Mini Games to Play Together
Second list of 22 group games, complete with rules and instructions. These games are designed for everyone—and field-tested for guaranteed fun. Enjoy!
Inclusive Catechesis: When Faith Becomes Tactile
From a teacher’s call to build a tactile book, a shared map of tools and resources for truly inclusive catechesis: sensory materials, tutorials, and initiatives from Italy and beyond.
The Stories We Tell
A centuries-old tradition in a small Belgian town offers a powerful example of how care, community, and storytelling can reduce stigma and inspire a more compassionate society.
To leave or to stay: migration in the films of Venice 80
Four films on the topic of migrations in Europe
I met the “Scooppiati – diversamente band”… and interviewed them
Exploring the power of music and passion: a journey through inclusivity, originality, and the desire to share powerful stories
Bologna to Rome: Pedaling Possibilities in The Rainbow Community’s Tandem Journey
An Interview with Stefano and the Extraordinary Adventures of Inclusive Travel – From Dirt Roads to Roman Streets, Celebrating 20 Years of The Rainbow Community
Fanny, who sees a future for herself
Me, my sister and the augmentative writing
Transforming Lives: A Journey of Hope and Healing in the Heart of the Congo
Emanuela Posa’s Interview on Dedication to Children with Disabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo – From Overcoming Taboos to Building Dreams
Beyond Labels: What Lies Beneath Adjectives
What is beautiful? Who defines what is beautiful and what is ugly? “Beautiful” and “ugly” are qualifying adjectives,...
From that Closet
The experience of Giovanni Iannò, educator and dog trainer, founder of the ComuniCane school.
Museum for All
The project by L’Abilità to make places of art accessible not only physically, but also cognitively, to everyone.
Humanitarian Corridors: A Lifeline for Refugees, Including Those with Disabilities
Anna Marchei of Sant’Egidio discusses a vital project: legal entry, support, and inclusion for war refugees, focusing on those with disabilities
Lourdes: A Miracle of Encounter
When mothers of children with disabilities found each other—and hope—on a summer evening in Lourdes.
Journey of Unchanged Affection: Celebrating 24 Years of Faith and Light
Hundredth issue of Faith and Light! Twenty four years together with you and our little great masters have transformed us into “one big Family”
We are dads of disabled children: a different way of love
We have collected the heartfelt testimonies of fathers who speak clearly and sincerely about how great and important their role is in welcoming and educating their child with a disability.
And a Star Lights Up: from Fear to Hope, Navigating a Changed World Since September 11
Until September 11, there was talk of too much well-being, exaggerated consumerism, excessive liberty... After the...
Mother Teresa of Calcutta – Dedicated to children… and to all of us
Our great friends – Men and women who have testified to love through their lives, told through illustrated pictures
14 Interactive Games for Unforgettable Group Fun
Embark on a journey of laughter and camaraderie with our curated list of 14 entertaining games designed for groups of all sizes.
Faith and Light: A Journey of Hope Beyond Disabilities
Breaking the Silence, Embracing Joy – Exploring the Unique Community Where Families, People with Disabilities, and Friends Discover Solidarity, Union, and the Power of Love
Three Lives with Sabina: A Father’s Journey Through Darkness, Hope, and Love
From despair to community: how Fede e Luce helped transform one family’s story of disability into a story of meaning and belonging.
