16 November 2024
Don Antonio Maione, an Italian priest and theologian, accompanied by his collaborators, visited the Museum of Peace and, in particular, the sections dedicated to Don Bosco, Mother Mazzarello, Mother Teresa, Padre Pio and Pope John Paul II.
On this occasion, he expressed his appreciation and admiration for the place and for the Foundation.
16 November 2024
The Fondazione Mediterraneo participated in the meeting "Governing the territory. Identity and Future of the Historic Centre of Naples". The introductory speech was delivered by Prof. Pasquale Belfiore, member of the United States of the World.
14 November 2024
A delegation of members of the "United States of the World" from Sydney visited the "Museum of Peace" in Naples.
Welcomed by SG Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari, the delegation expressed great appreciation for the work of the "United States of the World", particularly with regard to safeguarding the planet and initiatives to ensure stable peace.
13 November 2024
At a press conference, the next recipients of the "Mediterranean Awards" were presented, who are:
- Miguel Angel Moratinos - high representative of the UNAOC (UN) - for the "Institutions" category;
- Mostapha Bousmina - President of the Euromed University of Fez - for the "Culture" category;
- Faouzi Lekjia - Deputy Minister of Morocco - for the "Institutions" category;
- Amina Bouayach - president of the Moroccan National Council for Human Rights - for the "Social Solidarity" category;
- Francoise Altan - singer - for the "Art and Creativity" category.
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The ceremony will take place in Fez on 6 December 2024 in the presence of Secretary-General Michele Capasso and other members of the "United States of the World", as well as representatives of various countries, European Commissioners and authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco.
11 November 2024
A delegation from the "United States of the World’" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" attended Cop 29 - the United Nations Climate Conference - bringing the contribution of the 181 member countries, particularly on the topic of ecological conversion.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso conveyed the strong perplexity about the poor results obtained that do not take into account the serious global emergency.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni spoke on 13 November.
08 November 2024
The "Paestum Days for Volunteering" were held on the theme "From the South a New Solidarity to imagine and build new possible worlds".
Many participants included members of the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" coordinated by Giuseppe Lumia and Emanuele Alecci.
On this occasion, Secretary-General Michele Capasso gave a speech on the global context entitled "Earth and Peace".
06 November 2024
In preparation for the COP29 international climate summit that will begin in Baku next Monday11 November, the "Global Summit of Religious Leaders for Climate", organised by the Caucasus Muslim Council (CMB) under the patronage of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, took place on 5 and 6 November in the capital of Azerbaijan. A delegation from the United States of the World and the Mediterranean Foundation participated in the proceedings, which were held as a continuation of the work started last year at COP28 in Abu Dhabi.
The Baku Summit was co-organised by the Muslim Council of Elders, the COP29 Presidency, the Azerbaijan State Committee for Relations with Religious Organisations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Over 300 government representatives, senior UN officials, leaders of international organisations, global religious leaders, scholars and environmental experts from around the world gathered under the theme "World Religions for a Green Planet".
02 November 2024
The section of the Museum of Peace dedicated to Pino Daniele becomes for one day the set of "Pino è", the docufilm that will be released on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the death of the great Neapolitan musician.
01 November 2024
"Never would I have imagined that the name of my father Raffaele - mayor of the reconstruction of the town - and the "Totem for Peace", located in front of the town hall, would be known in Italy and other countries for the murder for trivial reasons of the young Santo Romano, which took place right at the foot of the work symbolising the United States of the World".
These were the words of President Michele Capasso upon hearing the news of the young man's tragic murder.
Hence the proposal to dedicate the monumental work to the "Young Victims of Petty Crime".
The Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, convened a Committee for Order and Security, which was held in the City Hall of San Sebastiano and dedicated to Raffaele Capasso.
There was great general mobilisation with torchlight processions, youth marches and prayers in front of the Totem for Peace.
PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF "DILEXIT NOS - ENCYCLICAL LETTER ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST".
24 October 2024
The Press Conference for the presentation of "Dilexit nos - Encyclical Letter on the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ" took place at the Holy See Press Office in Via della Conciliazione 54.
Speakers included: H.E. Monsignor Bruno Forte, Theologian, Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto (Italy); Sister Antonella Fraccaro, General Head of the Disciples of the Gospel.