5 July
CommunitySome Recent NewsThis morning, Friday, July 4, 2025, Brother Matthew, prior of the Taizé Community, was received in a private audience by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican. This was his first audience with the pope, who was elected on May 8.In a fraternal atmosphere, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the great challenges of Christian unity, the ecumenical witness of Taizé for more than (...)
8 June
CommunitySome Recent NewsDuring the Youth Jubilee in Rome, brothers will lead times of prayer with the songs of Taizé in the basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli at Piazza Venezia : • Wedneday 30 July at 11.00am, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.30pm• Thursday 31 July at 11.00am, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.30pm • Friday 1st August at 11.00am et 2.30pm.
In addition, a large prayer with several communities will be offered Friday August 1st (...)
7 June
Coming to TaizéMost meals at Taizé are vegetarian, and all lunches are vegan. On some evenings, a meat option is available. Special diets
There is a special line next to Room 10 for anyone (including adults) who requires gluten-free, lactose-free, salt-free, or nut-free meals. Details of the menus prepared in the large kitchen are available at the Casa and at the diet distribution point
Please check if these (...)
28 May
CommunitySome Recent NewsBrother Matthew was invited to speak at a meeting which brought together experts and practitioners from various European backgrounds who are involved in formation within the Catholic Church, for an in-depth reflection on pastoral and synodal formation in the future. It took place from May 11 to 14, 2025 at Villa Cagnola, near Milan (Italy). Here is the text of what he shared , in English and (...)
9 May
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn Thursday evening, the bells rang in Taizé to greet the news of the election of a new bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV. Brother Matthew wrote a prayer from Brazil, where he is visiting brothers living in the Northeast of the country:Faithful God, we thank you for calling Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Bishop of Rome and Pope Leo XIV. May he be a servant of communion for all your people, and (...)
4 May
CommunitySome Recent NewsThis suggested order for an ecumenical prayer is offered to mark the election of the new bishop of Rome. It includes songs from Taizé, which can be found in the dedicated pages of the website. Please feel free to adapt the songs to suit the local context, as well as the words of welcome and opening prayer, the final blessing and the layout of the prayer space. Please invite representatives of (...)
22 April
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn Easter Monday, the news of Pope Francis’ entry into the life of eternity reached Taizé as brothers and young people from many countries were together for common prayer. During the celebration, Brother Matthew spoke the following prayer, and then the bells rang. Prière
Faithful God, we thank you for the life of our dear Pope Francis, whom you called to be with you this morning. He rests in (...)
27 January
CommunitySome Recent NewsThe Community held its annual Community Council from 19 to 26 January. On Sunday evening, a common prayer concluded the Council with the sign of prostration by which the brothers recall the day of their commitment. Beforehand, Brother Matthew said the following prayer:
God of hope, blessed are you!
We thank you for these days of retreat and Council that you have enabled us to live together. (...)
29 August 2024
Coming to TaizéReflection week for 18-35 year-oldsChargement…
22 August 2024
CommunityThe Brothers’ WorkEn français Le jeu de société “Koinobia”In English The Board Game “Koinobia”In het Nederlands Het bordspel “Koinobia”In italiano Il gioco da tavolo “Koinobia”En català «Koinobia», el joc de taula
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Rules of the game (en)
Who were the abbas (“fathers”) and the ammas (“mothers”) ? (en)
Em português
O jogo «Kellia»
As regras do jogo
Quem eram os abbas («padres») et as ammas («madres»)?
In italiano
Kellia – il gioco da tavolo
Regole del gioco
Chi erano gli abbas (’padri’) e le ammas (’madri’)?
Auf Deutsch
„Kellia“ – ein (...)