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THE POWER OF PEACE
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01 April 2026
From Beijing (CIECC), the Secretary General of the "United States of the World," Professor Michele Capasso, launched yet another heartfelt Appeal for World Peace, recalling the warning of Gustavo Adolfo Rol, who, as early as 1987, warned humanity of the risks of a process of self-destruction caused by wars, conflicts, and the destruction of creation.
The Appeal emphasizes that "Democracy is a high expression of legitimate power only if it respects ethical and moral rules. Otherwise - as is unfortunately happening in the United States of America led by President Trump - the risk is that it will transform into a 'tyranny of the majority' or a 'domination of economic and technological elites.'"
"The great, irreplaceable value of democracy is the free choice to elect those who govern and replace them peacefully when their mandate expires. The danger," the text reads, "is the self-aggrandizement of Power that fuels a suicidal selfishness, contaminating all of humanity".
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN THE KING OF MOROCCO AND THE HOLY SEE
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25 March 2026
A meeting was held in Rome, in the main hall of the Gregorian University, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Holy See.
Guests of the Moroccan Ambassador to the Holy See, Rajae Naji El Mekkaoui, included Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, and André Azoulay, adviser to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, who had previously been received by Pope Leo XIV.
The Secretary-General of the United States of the World, Michele Capasso, recalled the long-standing relations between Morocco and the Holy See and the fraternal friendship with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and André Azoulay.
“On this occasion,” said Capasso, “I wish to highlight Morocco’s role in interreligious and intercultural dialogue and the great vision of King Hassan II in viewing religious differences as a resource rather than a threat”.
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM THE “ENRICO DE NICOLA” SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NAPLES VISIT THE “UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD” AND THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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23 March 2026
Students and teachers of the “Enrico De Nicola” High School in Naples visited the headquarters of the “United States of the World” and the Peace Museum.
Welcomed by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, they retraced the key milestones of the “United States of the World” with the appeal by Gustavo Adolfo Rol.
There was great emotion during the tour of the main emotional exhibits: from Molinari the Sculptor to the Totem of Peace, from the Mosque to the chapels dedicated to Saint Charbel, Saint Carlo Acutis, Don Bosco, Padre Pio, Madre Teresa, San Giovanni Paolo II, Don Diana, Pino Daniele.
At the end, on the terrace, the cry rang out: “Peace is the Way”.
THE TOTEM OF PEACE CAPTIVATES TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT THE “ENRICO DE NICOLA” SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NAPLES
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23 March 2026
Students and teachers from the “Enrico De Nicola” Secondary School in Naples visited the emotional exhibition dedicated to the “Totem of Peace” by sculptor Mario Molinari, a symbol of the United States of the World.
Welcomed by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, they retraced the key stages of the “Totem of Peace”’s long journey.
At the conclusion, standing before the “Totem of Peace” on the terrace, they shouted “Peace is the Way”.
WORLD WATER DAY 2026
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22 March 2026
As they do every year, the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo celebrated "World Water Day" in various cities across the five continents.
In particular, at the organisation’s headquarters in Naples, Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the urgent need to protect water resources, especially at this difficult time in human history, marked by wars, pandemics, social injustices and climate change.
The scientists present relaunched the “Appeal of the United States of the World” for universal cooperation capable of reducing the disasters caused by drought, using examples of good practice such as technologies for the desalination of seawater
31ST DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND COMMITMENT
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21 March 2026
A delegation from “Stati Uniti del Mondo” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo”, led by Pia and Jacopo Molinari, took part in the 31st Day of Remembrance and Commitment, organised by Don Luigi Ciotti’s Libera. Under the slogan “Hunger for Truth and Justice”, the event commemorated the more than 1,100 innocent victims of the mafia with a procession and the reading of their names, emphasising the fight against the mafia in the North and against gambling.
“We are hungry for truth and justice,” said Don Ciotti, with particular attention to the mafia’s stronghold in the northern regions.
Despite an unexpected bout of seasonal illness reported on the day itself, Don Ciotti opened the event by emphasising the importance of moving from remembrance to concrete commitment to social justice.
“Remembrance is not a solitary act; it is a shared commitment that unites stories, names and lives cut short.” It is by virtue of this shared commitment that, on the occasion of the 31st National Day of Remembrance and Commitment in memory of the innocent victims of the mafia, the “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” organised a special day dedicated to young people, held at the Naples branch of the Museum of Peace.
On this occasion, Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari recalled their friendship with Don Luigi Ciotti and their full endorsement of his commitment.
INTERNATIONAL FRANCOPHONIE DAY
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20 March 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” are supporting and taking part in “International Francophonie Day” in various cities across five continents.
In a message to the Secretary-General, Ms Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised the importance of the French language in the world, where it remains the fourth most spoken language, with over 400 million speakers.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ART HISTORY, MEMORY, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE (ICAHMCH-2026)
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12 March 2026
A delegation from the "United States of the World" and the "Fondazione Mediterraneo" is participating in the "International Conference on Art History, Memory, and Cultural Heritage (ICAHMCH)" is organised by IARF and is happening on 12th March 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. This event is set to provide a platform for researchers, scientists, and students to share new analytical and simulation methods, and scientific models in their fields.
The Conference is a key tool for scholars, teachers, professionals and practitioners from around the world to come together and explore emerging research, technological developments and applied knowledge in the field of social sciences and humanities.
This globally recognized conference promotes:
- Rigorous academic dialogue and critical thinking.
- Cross-disciplinary research and publication pathways.
- Global collaboration among institutions and individuals.
“Today, it is important to explore new perspectives to address urgent global challenges and promote knowledge that influences real-world change,’ said Secretary-General Michele Capasso.
COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF GAZA CONTINUES
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01 March 2026
The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” continue their efforts to help the people of Gaza, especially children.
“We will fight any initiative that attempts to erase the memory of this people, who have the right to exist like all peoples of the world,” said Secretary-General Michele Capasso.
The "United States of the World" supports the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
THE ALDO MORO SCHOOL IN CASALNUOVO VISITS THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD AND THE MUSEUM OF PEACE
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27 February 2026
Welcomed by Secretary-General Michele Capasso, students and teachers from various classes at the Aldo Moro School in Casalnuovo visited the Museum and its main emotional itineraries.
On this occasion, President Capasso gave a lecture on the “United States of the World” and the fundamental values that young people must refer to in order to become “producers” of our future, pursuing ethics, social justice and peace.