ANNIVERSARY OF THE “MEDITERRANEAN AWARD”

Fès | 27 April 2026
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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.

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CONDOLENCES FOR THE DEATH OF GENERAL MAURIZIO STEFANIZZI

Padova | 24 April 2026
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The Secretary-General of the “United States of the World”, Michele Capasso, the Director of the “Museum of Peace” Pia Molinari, the members of the Executive Council, the Council of Ambassadors, the International Committee and the representatives of the branch offices express their deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Lieutenant General Maurizio Stefanizzi, recalling the steadfast support he gave to the “United States of the World” and the “Museum of Peace”.
“ “His loss has deeply moved us,” said Michele Capasso, “and it is as though we had lost a brother, a man to whom we could turn for guidance on the difficult paths to be taken in the pursuit of justice and peace.”
“During his various visits to the Museum of Peace,” said Pia Molinari, “Maurizio always took an interest in every aspect and was keen to learn all about the most significant elements of the various emotional journeys” . 
A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Mediterranean Foundation” attended the funeral, which was held with great solemnity on 24 April 2026 at the Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padua, a city to which General Stefanizzi was very attached.

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PREVIEW OF THE BOOK “FRANCIS: THE POPE OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD”

Naples | 21 April 2026
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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).

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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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