REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS: A TRIBUTE AT THE MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO HIM IN THE PORT OF NAPLES

Naples | 21 April 2026
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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.

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IN MEMORY OF POPE FRANCIS: HOLY MASS

Napoli | 21 April 2026
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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.

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POPE LEO XIV IN ANGOLA

Angola | 18 April 2026
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A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” is taking part in the main events in Angola to mark the visit of Pope Leo XIV.
In Luanda, the Pope addresses the authorities, first of all remembering the victims of the recent floods in Benguela. He then highlights the “scars” left by the exploitation of the country, caused by predatory “overbearing interests”: “How much suffering, how many deaths, how many social and environmental disasters this extractivist logic brings with it!”. In encouraging those who have chosen goodness, justice, peace and reconciliation, Leo XIV asks local leaders not to fear dissent.
Angola is a “vibrant mosaic” and, as such, must be preserved from all predatory attempts that undermine its harmonious development, rooted in justice and brotherhood. This is the heart of the message that the Pope, having arrived in this region of southern Africa, delivers whilst speaking – following a courtesy visit to the President of the Republic, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço – to some 400 people, including political and religious authorities, business leaders, and representatives of civil society and culture gathered in the ceremonial hall of the Presidential Palace. An institutional gathering ‘warmed up’ first by a procession – a very colourful one indeed – which flanked the popemobile along the route, and then by a musical tribute featuring the typically slow and captivating rhythm of the kizomba.
In his address, delivered in Portuguese, the Pope focused on the unethical exploitation of the country’s resources, following the President’s welcoming remarks, in which the latter painted a troubling picture of a situation beset by what he described as “a frenzied race for raw materials, seized by force of arms by the world’s most powerful armies against sovereign nations”. For his part, Gonçalves Lourenço is keen to outline to the guest of honour the government’s efforts to promote appropriate social policies and to provide investment in water and electricity supply, as well as in ensuring housing, jobs, healthcare and education that function effectively. Aware that the challenge is complex, the President reaffirms the government’s commitment to the poorest, driven by the daily struggle against inequality, indifference and social exclusion. 
A complex and difficult challenge, indeed, at least when one considers what happened last Sunday, when the population was hit by severe floods that caused around thirty deaths and overwhelmed the infrastructure, submerging entire neighbourhoods. Over 34,000 people were forced to leave their homes. The toll was highest in Benguela, on the Atlantic coast, where 23 people lost their lives. It is to them, in particular, that the Pope’s thoughts turn, right at the start of his address.  
Leone states that the Angolan people “possess treasures that cannot be sold or stolen”. While pleased that there are still those who resist what he calls “the deception of wealth”, the Pontiff’s words nevertheless warn of the risk that joy and hope – virtues he describes as “political” – may be undermined and tainted by genuine distortions.

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TOWARDS A UNITED STATES OF EUROPE

Naples | 17 April 2026
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The closing meeting, entitled “Towards a United States of Europe”, took place at the headquarters of the “United States of the World” and was coordinated by Senator Giuseppe Lumia, a founding member of the organisation.
There were many participants from federalist and voluntary movements, including Pier Virgilio Dastoli, Emanuele Alecci and Mimmo De Simone.
Speakers included Patrizia Giunti, President of the La Pira Foundation.
Secretary-General Capasso outlined the history of the United States of the World, which since 1990 has advocated the establishment of the “United States of Europe” as an inescapable necessity.

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