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CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESSES
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11 February 2026
Protecting to compete: this was the theme of the conference ‘Cybersecurity for businesses’, held on Wednesday 11 February 2026 in Naples, organised by AssoCyber in collaboration with Fondazione Asfàleia, ConFederSicurezza e Servizi, Fondazione Mediterraneo and Museo della Pace.
The event was dedicated to the current and future challenges of cybersecurity in the business context.
“In an increasingly digital and interconnected economic context, cybersecurity is no longer just a defensive measure, but a real strategic factor in development and reliability for businesses and citizens,” said Secretary-General Michele Capasso in his welcoming address.
The conference offered qualified insights and operational ideas through the contribution of experts from the academic, legal and business worlds, promoting dialogue between businesses, professionals and institutions.
Thanks to the AISeM – Quaser Certificazioni agreement, participants registered with AISeM were able to obtain a certificate of participation valid for the permanent updating of Security Managers (UNI 10459:2017).
The conference concluded with a visit to the United States of the World headquarters and the Peace Museum, with a light lunch providing a further opportunity for networking between speakers and participants.
ART BETWEEN UTOPIA, IA AND PEACE
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07 February 2026
Michele Capasso, Pia Molinari and Jacopo Molinari spoke at the Forum held at the UNSA Faculty of Economics in Sarajevo, specifically at the round table discussion entitled ‘AI & ART: How is AI transforming art?’
Moderated by Prof. Amila Akagić, ETF UNSA, 12 speakers from international universities and research centres discussed the topic. AI is everywhere, but do we truly understand its impact on our society and the future we are shaping? In this panel, we focus specifically on art, as it remains one of the most sincere mirrors of social change. Art reveals not only what technology enables, but also what it means to us as human beings. The aim of this panel is to open up a space for open and thoughtful exchange, bringing together the perspectives of academics, ethics experts and artists.
The discussion was based on three key dimensions: technology, ethical responsibility and the future of human expression. Through the voices of the twelve speakers, it was highlighted how artificial intelligence is already shaping our reality and influencing artistic practice, while challenging prevailing assumptions about its role, its limitations and the choices we face as a society moving towards the future.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures.
Artificial intelligence has established itself as a transformative force in almost every area of modern life, reshaping economic structures, social interactions and ethical frameworks. It is often said that “artificial intelligence is just a tool: it all depends on how you use it”. But is this really the case? Can artificial intelligence replace charcoal, a paintbrush, a camera, a printing press, a musical instrument or a synthesiser, tools that have historically made art possible at any given time?
Millions of people around the world have now experienced AI. Some have been impressed by its speed and apparent creativity, others have been disappointed or disturbed by its limitations, and still others refuse to engage with it at all. These reactions reveal that our relationship with AI is not purely technical: it is emotional, cultural and deeply human. AI does not enter a neutral space; it enters established traditions, values and ideas about authorship, competence and expression.
‘Rather than offering definitive answers, the panel invited reflection,’ said Michele Capasso. ‘What changes when creation becomes mediated by algorithms? Where does human intention begin and end? And how can we preserve space for ambiguity, vulnerability and meaning in a future increasingly shaped by intelligent systems?’ he concluded.
CELEBRATION OF ST. GIOVANNI BOSCO AT THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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31 January 2026
On the occasion of the celebration dedicated to St. Giovanni Bosco, numerous initiatives took place at the Museum of Peace: meetings of youth groups, visits to the emotional journeys dedicated to Don Bosco, communal prayers in the Chapel with the relics of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello.
President Michele Capasso recalled the significant moments in the establishment of the WORLD SALESIAN ORATORY with visits by the Rector Major Don Angel Fernandez Artime and the Mother Superior of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Yvonne Reungoat.
On this occasion, there was a special visit to the section dedicated to Pino Daniele with the “Amici della Musica” of Ginosa.
TOWARDS A FEDERAL EUROPE: FOUNDING VALUES AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERING, ASSOCIATIONS AND THE THIRD SECTOR
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30 January 2026
The third stage of the “Federal Europe: towards a constituent phase” journey arrives in Padua, a city symbolising civic engagement and participation, to focus on the contribution of volunteering, associations and the third sector in building a new Europe.
After discussions with the academic world in Salerno and a look at global challenges in Florence, Padua represents the social and community dimension of the federal project. It is no coincidence that the meeting is taking place in a city that has distinguished itself as the European Capital of Volunteering, a lively place of civic networks, solidarity and social innovation.
The meeting on Friday, 30 January 2026, was dedicated to reflecting on the founding values of a truly united Europe and on the necessary responses to the major social issues of our time: inequality, poverty, rights, democratic participation, peace and environmental sustainability. The discussion between the main voluntary organisations and European federalist movements aims to strengthen a shared vision: a federal Europe cannot be created without the active involvement of organised civil society.
The Padua stage therefore aims to be more than just a meeting: it is a laboratory for co-design and co-responsibility, in which the third sector contributes to defining the social profiles of the European federal structure, bringing concrete experiences, real needs and practices of participatory democracy.
This is a fundamental step on the road to the 2026 Naples Summit – at the headquarters of the “United States of the World” – where these energies and proposals will converge to give shape to a true constituent phase of the United States of Europe.
ICESCO INTERNATIONAL FORUM “CULTURE FOR RETHINKING THE WORLD”
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29 January 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” share with ICESCO the aims of the Forum, which focuses on the role of culture in rethinking the world at a tragic moment in human history.
GLOBAL PEACE SUMMIT 2026
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28 January 2026
A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” took part in the “Global Peace Summit 2026”, held in Paris from 28 to 31 January 2026. The event brought together young leaders, diplomats and peace workers.
The event featured a special session hosted at UNESCO Headquarters and was organised by Global Peace Chain to discuss youth diplomacy, soft power and conflict resolution.
Secretary-General Michele Capasso highlighted the importance of the role of young people in diplomacy and conflict resolution, “taking on challenges vital to the future of humanity”.
“The aim of all of us committed to peace,” said Capasso, “is also to bridge the gap between young people and decision-making circles, offering them examples of good practice and an understanding of international institutions and political contexts.” Beyond the formal sessions, this important event at the start of a difficult year must give a central place to intercultural exchanges and international cooperation. The diversity of backgrounds, origins and experiences must, now more than ever, foster a rich and open dialogue, conducive to the creation of lasting bonds”.
"PORTA A PORTA"PROGRAMME RECEIVES THE MEDITERRANEAN INFORMATION AWARD
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22 January 2026
The international juries awarded Porta a Porta the 2026 ‘Mediterranean Information Award’.
The ceremony took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Mediterranean Award (22 January 1996) and the programme ‘Porta a Porta’.
On this occasion, during the programme, Secretary-General Michele Capasso highlighted the value of the award based on ‘doing’, using a motto attributed to Pope Alexander VII as its foundation: ‘Do much, say little’.
Bruno Vespa expressed his gratitude by emphasising the importance of the United States of the World for peace.
BRUNO VESPA RECEIVES THE MEDITERRANAN AWARD FOR PEACE
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22 January 2026
The international juries have awarded Bruno Vespa the 2026 Mediterranean Award for Peace.
The ceremony took place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Mediterranean Award (22 January 1996) and the television programme Porta a Porta (22 January 2026).
On this occasion, during the programme, Secretary-General Michele Capasso highlighted the value of the award based on “doing”, using a motto attributed to Pope Alexander VII as its foundation: “Do much, say little”.
Bruno Vespa expressed his gratitude by emphasising the importance of the United States of the World for peace.
THE DIPLOMATIC ACTION OF THE HOLY SEE IN THE FACE OF NEW GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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17 January 2026
A Lectio magistralis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin opened the conference ‘The diplomatic action of the Holy See in the face of new global challenges’, organised by the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: Peace and justice, voices that continue to rise in different regions of the planet as pillars of order among actions. The denunciation of the use of force to resolve conflicts, the need for solutions that are educational, formative and research-based. Diplomacy as a way to build the common good and, for those who work in the Holy See, the commitment to share people's pain and heal it with evangelical hope. These are some of the points that Cardinal Pietro Parolin highlights in his Lectio magistralis focused on ‘Peace and justice in the diplomacy of the Holy See in the face of new challenges.’ The Secretary of State spoke at this morning's conference, 17 January, in the Ducal Hall of the Apostolic Palace, on the occasion of the 325th anniversary of the founding of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
Cardinal Parolin's key words were: "The prevailing multipolarism leads to armed peace or to the establishment of an attitude of mutual distrust between states. We need foresight and healthy realism to be peacemakers".
Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the importance of the content of the letter that Pope Leone XIV sent to the participants and the words of hope that Cardinal Parolin addressed to the diplomats of the Holy See: I repeated to them a phrase that is dear to me and that has characterised our actions from the beginning: ‘Do much, say little’.
‘We find in Cardinal Parolin's Lectio,’ Secretary General Capasso told the press, "the expression according to the lesson of Pope Alexander VII "Do much, say little", when he hopes that “the Holy See's response will remain that of effective and discreet diplomacy, which sees in every level of activity and responsibility the possibility of seeking ways and means to ensure an international order based on justice, in which the principle and goal of coexistence is peace, operating according to the principles, customs and respect for the rules of diplomacy”.
This, Capasso concludes, ties in with the pastoral perspective referred to by Pope Leone XIV in his aforementioned letter: “The diplomatic service is not a profession, but a pastoral vocation: it is the evangelical art of encounter, which seeks paths of reconciliation where men raise walls and mistrust”.
This is the same path we have been following for forty years with the “United States of the World” and which we will continue to follow: “DO MUCH, SAY LITTLE”."
THE DIPLOMATIC ACTION OF THE HOLY SEE IN THE FACE OF NEW GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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17 January 2026
A Lectio magistralis by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin opened the conference ‘The diplomatic action of the Holy See in the face of new global challenges’, organised by the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: Peace and justice, voices that continue to rise in different regions of the planet as pillars of order among actions. The denunciation of the use of force to resolve conflicts, the need for solutions that are educational, formative and research-based. Diplomacy as a way to build the common good and, for those who work in the Holy See, the commitment to share people's pain and heal it with evangelical hope. These are some of the points that Cardinal Pietro Parolin highlights in his Lectio magistralis focused on ‘Peace and justice in the diplomacy of the Holy See in the face of new challenges.’ The Secretary of State spoke at this morning's conference, 17 January, in the Ducal Hall of the Apostolic Palace, on the occasion of the 325th anniversary of the founding of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
Cardinal Parolin's key words were: "The prevailing multipolarism leads to armed peace or to the establishment of an attitude of mutual distrust between states. We need foresight and healthy realism to be peacemakers".
Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the importance of the content of the letter that Pope Leone XIV sent to the participants and the words of hope that Cardinal Parolin addressed to the diplomats of the Holy See: I repeated to them a phrase that is dear to me and that has characterised our actions from the beginning: ‘Do much, say little’.
‘We find in Cardinal Parolin's Lectio,’ Secretary General Capasso told the press, "the expression according to the lesson of Pope Alexander VII "Do much, say little", when he hopes that “the Holy See's response will remain that of effective and discreet diplomacy, which sees in every level of activity and responsibility the possibility of seeking ways and means to ensure an international order based on justice, in which the principle and goal of coexistence is peace, operating according to the principles, customs and respect for the rules of diplomacy”.
This, Capasso concludes, ties in with the pastoral perspective referred to by Pope Leone XIV in his aforementioned letter: “The diplomatic service is not a profession, but a pastoral vocation: it is the evangelical art of encounter, which seeks paths of reconciliation where men raise walls and mistrust”.
This is the same path we have been following for forty years with the “United States of the World” and which we will continue to follow: “DO MUCH, SAY LITTLE”."