This paper explores the concept and praxis of hospitality as embodied by the Community of Sant'Egidio, particularly through its annual ecumenical and interfaith meetings modelled on the 'Spirit of Assisi' initiated by the community and Pope John Paul II in 1986. Far beyond symbolic gestures, these gatherings represent a sustained commitment to welcoming religious 'others' into a shared space of prayer, dialogue, and mutual recognition. Through qualitative analysis of speeches, liturgical design, and participant engagement from selected annual meetings (2014-2024), the paper examines how hospitality is not merely an act of kindness, but as a theological and political practice of radical openness. The paper argues that Sant'Egidio's model exemplifies a distinctive form of Christian hospitality that is non-hegemonic, dialogical, and deeply rooted in both Catholic social teaching and lived lay spirituality.a Ultimately, this contribution offers a case study in how hospitality can serve as a foundation for long-term interreligious peacebuilding and social transformation.