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POPE LEO XIV IN POMPEI: NO EARTHLY POWER WILL SAVE THE WORLD, BUT ONLY LOVE
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08 May 2026
A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” took part in the celebrations for the Supplication and Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Pompei, one year after his election as Supreme Pontiff.
The Pope entrusts world peace to Our Lady: “May she quell fratricidal hatred and enlighten those who bear the responsibility of government.” Twenty thousand people embrace him. Then, speaking off the cuff:
“Here I am the first to be blessed. Our Mother is always with us. We are all called to be witnesses of Christ in society.”
“Good morning, Pompei.” Thousands of people are gathered in front of the basilica overlooking the square named after the founder of the Marian shrine: Bartolo Longo.
Leo XIV recites the Supplication at midday to the sound of bells.
“O Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, intercede for peace in the world,” he writes in his own hand, in neat handwriting, on the card he has distributed to all those present. And in his homily he adds: “Through her intercession, may the God of peace pour out an overflowing abundance of mercy, touching hearts, soothing grudges and fratricidal hatred, and enlightening those who bear special responsibilities of government”.
Facing the sick and disabled people he meets inside the sanctuary, which is entirely reserved for them, he confides: “I feel I am the first to be blessed by being here.” Words spoken once again off the cuff. Like those in which he recalls that “even today Jesus walks with us” and that “we are all called to be the presence of Christ in the world”. Or those “Marian” words in the square, which are met with a long and warm round of applause: “In Pompeii we know full well that the Mother is always with us.”
MEETING WITH MOHAMED ZINELABIDINE
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02 May 2026
Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari met with Mohamed Zinelabidine, a Tunisian artist and intellectual, former Minister of Culture of Tunisia and currently Director of Culture at ICESCO.
During the cordial meeting, the most important international issues were discussed.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of signed books.
THE MOROCCAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPLAUDS THE BOOK “UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD. A TRUE STORY OF GOD”
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01 May 2026
Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari – following the presentations at the Rabat International Book Fair (SIEL) – met with Ambassador Mounir El Jaffali, Diplomatic Adviser to the Moroccan House of Representatives.
Symbolically, the journey of the book “United States of the World. A True Story of God” began at the Totem of Peace located in the Moroccan Parliament.
CONFERENCE BY SECRETARY-GENERAL MICHELE CAPASSO AND PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD. A TRUE STORY OF GOD”
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01 May 2026
On the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of the “Rabat International Book Fair”, Secretary-General Michele Capasso gave a lecture entitled “Culture for Peace and Development”.
On this occasion, a preview was given of the two-volume work “United States of the World. A True Story of God”, which, for the occasion, will be translated into Arabic and French.
The event was presented by H.E. Mohamed Zinelabidine, former Minister of Culture of Tunisia and Director of Culture at ICESCO.
Among those present were the Director-General of ICESCO, H.E. Salim Al-Malik, the Egyptian Ambassador to Morocco, H.E. Ahmed Abdel Latif, intellectuals and young people: to the latter, SG Capasso presented the project “La Maison pour la Paix”.
MEETING WITH THE ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO MOROCCO, PASQUALE SALZANO
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01 May 2026
Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari met with the Italian Ambassador to Morocco, Pasquale Salzano.
On this occasion, they outlined the main activities carried out in Morocco over the past forty years and the most significant upcoming initiatives: the “House of Peace”, the “Mothers” programme and activities aimed at promoting Morocco’s archaeological heritage.
During the meeting, Ambassador Salzano was informed of the important decision by the “Council of Ambassadors of the United States of the World” and the international juries to award the prestigious “UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AWARD – SPECIAL EDITION” to Pope Leo XIV and to the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
Ambassador Salzano was presented with the following publications: SUM Yearbook; Francesco, the Pope of the United States of the World; War Journals. Bosnia; La Maison pour la Paix; Morocco: Centre of the United States of the World; La Grande Méditerranée.
"LA MAISON POUR LA PAIX" PRESENTED TO STUDENTS AT THE UEMF IN FEZ
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28 April 2026
The Secretary-General, Prof. Michele Capasso, presented the "La Maison pour la Paix" project to the students – particularly those from the Faculty of Architecture – a project developed by Prof. Massimo Pica Ciamarra in collaboration with other leading architectural firms from various countries.
The project consists of a futuristic building in which the 181 countries and 16,000 civil society organisations belonging to the “United States of the World” are represented within a democratic and eco-sustainable context.
THE UNITED NATIONS “ALLIANCE OF CIVILISATIONS” HAS BEEN AWARDED THE “2026 MEDITERRANEAN INSTITUTIONS AWARD”
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27 April 2026
In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats and academics – the award ceremony for the “2026 MEDITERRANEAN INSTITUTIONS AWARD” to the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) took place.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, together with Ambassadors from the “United States of the World” and eminent figures.
The award was accepted by Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative of UNAOC and under Secretary-General of the United Nations.
MOHAMMAD BIN ABDULKARIM AL-ISSA RECEIVES THE MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR PEACE 2026
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27 April 2026
In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats, academics, lecturers and students – the award ceremony for the “2MEDITERRANEAN PEACE AWARD 2026” was held in honour of H.E. Shaykh Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso and the King of Morocco’s adviser, André Azoulay.
Shaykh Al-Issa thanked the “United States of the World”, expressing his hope for collaboration on the theme of Interfaith Dialogue.
AMAL EL FALLAH SEGHROUCHNI RECEIVES THE MEDITERRANEAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2026
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27 April 2026
In the presence of 2,000 participants from 75 countries – politicians, diplomats, academics, lecturers and students – the award ceremony for the “2026 MEDITERRANEAN DEVELOPMENT AWARD” was held, with the award presented to Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco.
The prestigious award was presented by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, the President of the UEMF in Fez, Prof. Mostapha Bousmina, and Prof. Abdelhak Azzouzi.
The Minister said she was “honoured to have received what is known as the Nobel Prize of the Mediterranean”, expressing her hope for collaborative relationships with the United States of the World on the subject of artificial intelligence.
THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE FONDAZIONE MEDITERRANEO ARE TAKING PART IN THE EUROMED UNIVERSITY FORUM ON THE THEME "THE FUTURE OF HUMAN CIVILISATION IN THE FACE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE"
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27 April 2026
A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” – comprising ambassadors, members of the International Scientific Committee and branch offices, and led by Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Director of the Museum of Peace Pia Molinari – took part in the Forum held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The Forum was an international event of the utmost importance and brought together eminent figures from the academic, scientific and diplomatic worlds, as well as more than 1,400 young people from 75 countries.
Organised by the EUROMED University of Fez and the United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilisations, in collaboration with the Muslim World League and the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC), the Forum has a strategic dimension, promoting dialogue and reflection on the profound transformations brought about by artificial intelligence.
The conference programme offered a comprehensive overview of new technologies and their role in the technological development of various countries. The aim is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the foundations of global governance of artificial intelligence, emphasising the principles of transparency, accountability and trust.
The discussions brought together experts and researchers to explore the regulatory frameworks, regulatory mechanisms and models of international cooperation needed to guide the development of AI in a rapidly evolving global context.
The work also focused on the practical applications of artificial intelligence in strategic sectors, particularly healthcare, as well as its ethical, social and cultural implications.