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Margaret Karram
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Margaret Karram is the president of the Focolare Movement, a position she has held since 2021. A Christian Arab born in Haifa, Israel, she has dedicated her career to promoting interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding, and understanding across cultures and faiths. She previously held leadership positions within the Focolare Movement in the Holy Land and currently serves as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life. Internationally recognized for her contributions to interfaith dialogue, Karram has participated in global peace initiatives and authored works exploring fraternity, human connection, and dialogue as pathways to peace.