IN MEMORY OF GIOVANBATTISTA CUTOLO

Naples | 31 August 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

This morning, in a moment of profound and heartfelt remembrance, the city gathered in Piazza Municipio – just a few metres from the headquarters of the United States of the World – to mark the third anniversary of the tragic passing of Giovanbattista Cutolo, known to us all simply as Giogiò.
​A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" – alongside the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi; the President of the Region, Roberto Fico; the Mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi; the Prefect of Naples, Michele Di Bari (Ambassador of the United States of the World); his mother, Daniela Di Maggio; and many Members of Parliament from various political groups – attended the unveiling of the plaque in his memory. Institutions and countless citizens came together to remember an extraordinary young man and to celebrate the awarding of the Gold Medal for Civil Valour to Giogiò.
Giovanbattista stands as an admirable example of courage, selflessness and high civic virtues. This plaque and the solemn honour bear witness to the fact that his sacrifice and his values will not be forgotten, laying the foundations for an unwavering collective commitment.
“Remembering is essential,” said the Secretary-General, Prof. Michele Capasso, “so that we do not turn a blind eye to the gravity of the vile, violent and senseless acts that can arise amongst young people and beyond. As a young musician full of dreams, grace and a passion for beauty, his memory must continue to be a shining beacon and a model of redemption for the generations of today and tomorrow. His memory is not confined to grief, but becomes a daily responsibility for all of us: to build a safe, just community capable of protecting its young people.”
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POPE LEO XIV ON LAKE ALBANO

Castel Gandolfo | 29 August 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

29 August 2026 will go down in the history of Castel Gandolfo and of devotion to Our Lady of the Lake.
For the first time in history, in fact, a Pope took part in the traditional procession of Our Lady of the Lake by boat, crossing the waters of Lake Albano alongside the venerated image of the Virgin.
After celebrating Holy Mass in the church of Maria Santissima del Lago, Pope Leo XIV followed the procession to the shore. There, together with the statue of the Madonna, he boarded the boat which travelled across the lake to the area of Giorgio’s Beach, at the foot of the Apostolic Palace. The crossing lasted about 25 minutes and was accompanied by other vessels and the boats of the authorities.
A delegation from the ‘United States of the World’ and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" took part in the ceremony.
‘It was not merely a crossing of the lake,’ said President Michele Capasso, ‘because the Pope wished to immerse himself fully in a tradition deeply cherished by the community of Castel Gandolfo, setting out on the journey alongside the people and accompanying Mary to the place that has always provided the natural backdrop for this festival.’
For a few minutes, the boat, the water, the Virgin Mary and the Successor of Peter formed an image of extraordinary spiritual power.

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732ND EDITION OF THE PERDONANZA CELESTINIANA

L’Aquila | 23 August 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

As they do every year, a delegation from the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part in the 732nd edition of the Perdonanza Celestiniana. 28 August 2026 was the highlight of the event, featuring the traditional Procession of the Bull and the opening of the Holy Door of the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio. The festival concluded on 30 August 2026 with the closing of the Holy Door.

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PASTORAL VISIT BY HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV TO THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO

Republic of San Marino | 22 August 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

At the conclusion of his meeting with the Captains Regent and other authorities of the Republic of San Marino, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV left the Palazzo Pubblico and walked to the Basilica of San Marino, where he met with priests, consecrated persons and representatives of the ecclesial life of the diocese who had gathered there. On his arrival, the Pope was welcomed at the entrance by His Excellency Monsignor Domenico Beneventi, Bishop of San Marino-Montefeltro, and by Father Marco Mazzanti, Rector of the Basilica.
Following adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the veneration of the relics of Saint Marino and a greeting from His Excellency Monsignor Domenico Beneventi, the Holy Father delivered his address.
Subsequently, having concluded the meeting with the ecclesial community, the Pope greeted the large crowd of faithful gathered in the square.
Immediately afterwards, Leo XIV walked to Piazza Garibaldi, from where he travelled by car to Torraccia Airfield.
After taking his leave of Their Excellencies the Captains Regent and the authorities who had welcomed him on his arrival, at 12.05, the Pope departed by helicopter for Pennabilli, in the province of Rimini, where the Holy Father had a private lunch at the monastery of the Augustinian Nuns.
On his arrival in Pennabilli, the Holy Father was welcomed by the Mayor, Mr Mauro Giannini, and the parish priest, Father Mirco Cesarini.
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" took part in the meeting with the authorities of San Marino, a member country of the ‘United States of the World’.

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