One of the first people without a religious affiliation, from his first contact with Chiara Lubich, he built a path of profound dialogue with her between believers and non-believers, becoming a true reference within the Focolare Movement.

Together with her husband, Nicola, she shared a life of intense political and social commitment, marked by her activism in the Italian Communist Party. In 1971, she was elected municipal councilor in Abbadia San Salvatore, her hometown. She always lived her ideals of social justice with rigor and consistency.

A person with no religious affiliations, he found in his deep relationships with the community of the Focolare Movement and in his personal encounter with Chiara Lubich in 1995 a complete harmony with the ideal of unity, which he embraced enthusiastically until his death on March 18, 2025. From then on, he was resolutely involved in dialogue with all, forging bonds of brotherhood beyond belief.

She actively participated in numerous initiatives seeking to build bridges, beginning with the so-called "Cirocenas": themed dinners followed by moments of shared reflection around a proposed theme. She also collaborated in the organization of various international conferences for dialogue between people of diverse beliefs, including: "In Dialogue for Peace," "Conscience and Poverty," and "Women and Men Toward a Solidarity-Based Society." She always held the conviction that only together, all of us, can we build a more humane world.

Luciana felt great admiration for Pope Francis, whom she was able to meet in person. She shared several moments with him, also through personal letters. Along with many non-believing friends, she was invited by Pope Francis to participate in an audience. The joy and emotion felt by all was great and profound.

Luciana was a beloved person and encouraged many to commit to universal brotherhood. In her last conversation with a close friend, she said: "You know, this dialogue between people of non-religious beliefs was not born to convert non-believers, but because with Chiara we understood that a united world is built by everyone: 'May all be one.' If we exclude even one, we are no longer all."

She left behind a legacy of an authentic life of commitment to the most vulnerable, along with the desire to be an instrument of unity and brotherhood, just as she felt Chiara Lubich had entrusted her with. Meeting young people who, like her, felt this commitment brought joy to the final stage of her life, aware that this path of dialogue opened within the Focolare Movement will not cease.

For those who knew her, she left a profound impression that will remain etched in their hearts. Some testimonials reflect this:

"Luciana comes from the Latin Lucianus, which means "luminous." Her life will surely continue to resonate in the lives of many. Definitely in mine."

"There has always been great mutual respect between us, and although we sometimes disagreed, we never argued because what united us was much stronger: loving each other wholeheartedly and listening deeply. I have immense gratitude in my heart for the gift of this relationship with Luciana, which has made me a better person and a better believer."

"Grateful for everything she taught us, for her fidelity to the ideals of social justice, peace, solidarity, and so on, which led her to consider the rights of others more important than her own. An atheist who firmly believed in human beings and their capacity for self-improvement. Sensitive to the suffering of others, she gave generously to helping and welcoming. She "spent" herself for fraternity."

"A few days before her death, we went to visit her from Barcelona. They were unforgettable moments in which, despite having almost no voice, she constantly encouraged us to live and carry on this dialogue. It didn't seem like a farewell, although we knew it was. Tirelessly, she confided her heart to us. We saw her live her final moments without a single regret, building relationships with everyone who came to her, whether they were the center's staff or friends, who never left her alone."