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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.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE “MEDITERRANEAN AWARD”
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27 April 2026
On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of its inception and the 30th anniversary of the first edition of the “Mediterranean Award”, a video was shown tracing the history of the award, which is now recognised as one of the most important on the international stage.
Present at the ceremony were past and present laureates: André Azoulay, Mohammed Kabbaj, Mostapha Bousmina, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Senen Florensa, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Josep Borrell, Mohammad Al-Issa, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Amina Bouayach, Mohamed El Enein.
There was unanimous agreement on the establishment of the new section “United States of the World Special Edition Award”: the most prestigious award, to be presented every five years to eminent figures working for peace and social justice; the first recipients are Pope Leo XIV and the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
PREVIEW OF THE BOOK “FRANCIS: THE POPE OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD”
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21 April 2026
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s passing, Michele Capasso’s book “Francis: The Pope of the United States of the World” (Edizioni Magma-SUM 2026) was presented at a national preview.
The book was presented by Prof. Pasquale Gallifuoco (ACLI Cultural Heritage) in the presence of representatives from various countries and the Port Authority and Coastguard Corps.
On this occasion, Holy Mass was celebrated in memory of the Pontiff who has gone to heaven, presided over by Fr Carmine Mazza, assisted by Sr Anna Avenia (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians) and Sr Suzette Lerio (Sisters of the Crucified Adorers of the Eucharist).
REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS: A TRIBUTE AT THE MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO HIM IN THE PORT OF NAPLES
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21 April 2026
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s passing, a ceremony was held at the memorial dedicated to him in the Port of Naples, which houses the relics of migrants who died at sea, victims of war, children who died of starvation, and the “Martyr Cities”.
On this occasion, Holy Mass was celebrated and Michele Capasso’s book “Francesco. Il Papa degli Stati Uniti del Mondo” (Edizioni Magma-SUM 2026) was presented in a national preview.
The event was attended by religious figures, members of the United States of the World, representatives from various countries and the Port Authority-Coastguard, as well as hundreds of faithful from various countries around the world.
IN MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS: HOLY MASS
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21 April 2026
To mark the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s passing, the “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” organised a series of events entitled “Remembering Pope Francis”.
On this occasion, Holy Mass was celebrated in memory of the Pontiff who has gone to heaven, presided over by Fr Carmine Mazza, assisted by Sr Anna Avenia (Daughters of Mary Help of Christians) and Sr Suzette Lerio (Sisters of the Crucified Adorers of the Eucharist).
Representatives of the ACLI and ACLI-Cultural Heritage, members of the “United States of the World” and devotees of Pope Francis attended.
Following Holy Mass, Michele Capasso’s book “Francesco. Il Papa degli Stati Uniti del Mondo” was presented, and candles were lit at the memorial dedicated to the Pontiff in the Port of Naples, in the presence of representatives of the Port Authority and Coastguard.