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POPE LEO XIV SENDS OUT A CRY FROM THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
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04 July 2026
A delegation from the “United States of the World” welcomed Pope Leo XIV, who, upon his arrival in Lampedusa, immediately went to the local cemetery to pay his respects at the graves of the faceless and nameless migrants, before which he remained to pray in silence and lay a wreath of flowers.
“I was deeply moved,” said Secretary-General Michele Capasso, “when I saw the Pope standing before the burial niches that we set aside years ago for nameless migrants, and then I recalled Pope Francis’s visit, thirteen years ago, at this very time of year.”
This was immediately followed by a visit to the Porta d’Europa, where he met with a migrant family and was met with the powerful image of Pope Leo standing on the rocks facing the sea, where the horizon looks towards the lands from which our brothers and sisters come – those forced to leave their homes in search of the freedom and dignity denied to them.
Pope Prevost then blessed a memorial stone renaming the Molo Favaloro as the “Molo Pope Francis”.
In this strip of land closer to Tunisia than to Italy, Pope Leo XIV chooses to let his words fade away to make way for the weight of memory and grief: he remains silent throughout the first, brief part of the journey. The part that takes him to the cemetery at Cala Pisana, then to the Porta d’Europa and finally to the Molo Favaloro, which has today been renamed Molo Pope Francis. There are no words, no speeches and certainly no proclamations – especially political ones – from the Pope; there is a suspended void, set against the stark reality of the migration routes. This reality is told by the crosses made from the wood of the boats salvaged from crossings across the Mediterranean, bearing no names, dates or faces; it is told by the bowls, hats and everyday objects embedded in the ceramic and galvanised iron blocks of the Porta d’Europa; and it is told by the faces – some smiling, some not – of the twenty migrants brought out today from the hotspots and led before the memorial dedicated to Pope Bergoglio.
THE CAMPANIA OF EMOTIONS 2025 PROJECT IS COMPLETED
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30 June 2026
After many months of filming, the “Campania of Emotions 2025” project, produced by Stati Uniti del Mondo for the “MUSEUM OF PEACE - MAMT”, has been completed.
The aim is to promote the extraordinary beauty of the Campania region – environmental, artistic, archaeological, architectural, monumental, social, human, etc. – on a global scale. – through ‘emotional’ videos, recognised as part of humanity’s heritage, which possess a sense of ‘exceptionality’: both due to the high quality of the footage – shot in 4K high definition – and the distinctive filming techniques, music and other ‘unique’ features designed to stand the test of time and serve as an irreplaceable educational, informative and promotional tool for the Campania region.
In this way, a ‘collection’ of videos in multiple languages will be built up over time, designed to showcase Campania’s heritage on dedicated video platforms, portals, websites and social media pages.
Particular attention has been focused on the inland areas of the Campania Region: from the Sannio to Irpinia, from the Terra di Lavoro to Cilento, from the Miglio d’Oro to the nature and archaeological parks.
The project is co-funded by the United States of the World and the Campania Region:
ID 130 - CUP: B64H25001510007 - Beneficiary: Fondazione Stati Uniti del Mondo - ETS
PR CAMPANIA ERDF 2021–2027 - Priority Axis 1 - “Research, Innovation, Digitalisation and Competitiveness”. Specific Objective RSO1.3 – “Strengthening the sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including through productive investments (ERDF)”.
Action 1.3.1 – “Measures to support the competitiveness, innovation and internationalisation of enterprises”. Regional Council Decision No. 355 of 11 July 2024 – “Allocation of resources under the Campania ERDF Operational Programme 2021–2027 for initiatives in support of cultural and creative enterprises”.
Notable examples of the emotional videos produced include:
- SALERNO AND THE CILENTO. Timeless emotions
- AVELLINO AND IRPINIA. Rediscovering freedom
- BENEVENTO AND THE SANNIO. A millennia-old legacy
- CASERTA AND THE LAND OF LABOUR. Campania Felix
- NAPLES AND THE GOLDEN MILE. A unique World Heritage Site
- CAPRI, ISCHIA AND PROCIDA. Magic on the ‘Mare Nostro’
- THE PALACES OF CAMPANIA. A Testimony to History
- NATURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS OF CAMPANIA. Nature and Archaeology
- AMALFI AND SORRENTO: THE COASTS OF THE GODS. Emotions of the Soul
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELECTION OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY AND THE GRANTING OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO WOMEN
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25 June 2026
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” took part in the celebrations marking the "80th anniversary of the election of the Constituent Assembly and the granting of the right to vote to women".
Organised by the Presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, the event was attended by the highest-ranking state officials, members of parliament and observers.
The Chamber of Deputies gave President Mattarella a long round of applause. Everyone then stood as the choir and orchestra of the Opera House performed Mameli’s national anthem.
“In his inaugural address to the Constituent Assembly on 25 September 1945, Carlo Sforza paid tribute to the memory of the martyrs murdered by fascism – Matteotti, Amendola, Don Minzoni, Gramsci, Carlo and Nello Rosselli – concluding that Italy’s future lay in aligning its interests with those of a peaceful and united Europe,” said the President of the Republic.
This passage was met with thunderous applause.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the symbolic significance of the commemoration, expressing the hope that it might prompt political leaders to push for the establishment of the "United States of Europe".
THE MUSEUM OF PEACE ENCHANTS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CAMPANIA OF EMOTIONS
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20 June 2026
Boys and girls – pupils from various schools – visited the Museum of Peace and, in particular, the section dedicated to "Campania of Emotions".
Welcomed by the president, Michele Capasso, and the director, Pia Molinari, they expressed their appreciation for the moving videos in "Campania of Emotions".
SOLIS STRING QUARTET AND RAIZ AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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19 June 2026
The members of the “Solis String Quartet” and the singer-actor Raiz visited the Museum of Peace and, in particular, the section dedicated to Pino Daniele Alive.
Welcomed by President Michele Capasso, they expressed their appreciation and emotion and performed a short excerpt from one of their new projects dedicated to Pino Daniele.
COUNTESS DONATELLA DENTICE D’ACCADIA REMEMBERS MARIO MOLINARI
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16 June 2026
During a visit to the Museum of Peace and the section dedicated to the sculptor Mario Molinari, Countess Donatella Dentice d’Accadia – an art expert – expressed her appreciation for the great ‘sculptor of colour’, whose works she is a devoted collector of.
Welcomed by Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari, the guest recalled her acquaintance with Mario Molinari.
INAUGURATION OF THE CHAPEL DEDICATED TO BLESSED MARIA CRISTINA OF SAVOIA
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16 June 2026
The inauguration ceremony for the chapel dedicated to Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy took place at the Museum of Peace.
Welcomed by Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari – the museum’s director – the event was attended by Luisa Faraone Mennella, Giuseppe D’Antonio, Roberto Bonaventura, Eduardo Pilone Poli, Alessandro del Balzo di Presenzano with Valentina Varano, Donatella Dentice d’Accadia, Arvedo Arvedi, Marina de Rosa, Daniela Oliviero, Marina Albamonte della Motta d’Affermo, Rosemary Iadicicco, Tommaso Tartaglione and numerous other attendees.
Father Antonio Vellutino recited the prayer dedicated to Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy. The short film shown to those present serves as an effective tool for evangelisation and spiritual reflection. The presentation provided an opportunity for profound cultural and spiritual reflection, highlighting the importance of Blessed Maria Cristina for the city of Naples and beyond.
THE LISBON CONFERENCE. THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION: THE WORLD IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY
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16 June 2026
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" took part in the second edition of the "Lisbon Conference", themed ‘The Great Transformation: The World in an Age of Uncertainty’.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the importance of the “United States of the World” with its “Constitution”, which has been endorsed by 181 countries and 16,000 civil society organisations.
BOOK PRESENTATION: “A QUEEN FOR HEAVEN: THE STORY OF HER SOUL”
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16 June 2026
The presentation of Roberto Bonaventura’s book “A Queen for Heaven: The Story of Her Soul” took place at the Museum of Peace.
The event was organised by the Guards of Honour at the Royal Tombs of the Pantheon, led by Eduardo Pilone Poli, and by Luisa Faraone Mennella, president of the “Maria Cristina of Savoy” Cultural Conferences, and was very well received by the public in the Museum’s prestigious conference hall, made available by President Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari.
The proceedings were opened by delegate Eduardo Pilone Poli, who welcomed friends and guests, expressing his honour at being able to raise awareness, through cultural events, of the figure of the Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy, who is known to few.
Among those present were: Alessandro del Balzo di Presenzano with Valentina Varano, Donatella Dentice d’Accadia, Arvedo Arvedi, Marina de Rosa, Daniela Oliviero, Marina Albamonte della Motta d’Affermo, Rosemary Iadicicco, Tommaso Tartaglione and numerous other attendees.
The author, Roberto Bonaventura, is a great admirer of Naples and its cultural identity; he coined the phrase ‘Napoletani Sostanziali’, which became the title of the literary work of the same name dedicated to those who, despite being born elsewhere, have found a second spiritual home in the Neapolitan city. For years, he has been leading a comprehensive multidisciplinary project dedicated to Blessed Maria Cristina of Savoy, aimed at raising awareness of her through books, music, film and cultural initiatives. In 2024, he presented a film dedicated to her at the Basilica of Santa Chiara, accompanied by the distribution of a special rosary containing, within the cross, a tiny sculpture housing a relic of the queen.
In 2025, he published the book A Queen for Heaven and, subsequently, conceived and produced the film.
Thanks to the heartfelt performance by Father Antonio Vellutino, the short film screened to those present serves as an effective tool for evangelisation and spiritual reflection. The presentation provided a moment of profound cultural and spiritual reflection, highlighting the importance of the figure of Blessed Maria Cristina for the city of Naples and beyond.
VISIT TO THE MUSEUM
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16 June 2026
The guests who attended the launch of Roberto Bonaventura’s book "Una regina per il cielo, nel racconto della sua anima" visited the Museum of Peace, where they were welcomed by Michele Capasso and the director, Pia Molinari.
On this occasion, whilst visiting the Mosque, Countess Donatella Dentice d’Accadia recalled her friendship with Sultan Qaboos of Qaboos.