Maison de la Paix || Casa Universale delle Culture (EN)

 

 CASA UNIVERSALE DELLE CULTURE

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture is a place strongly representative, in which will convey the knowledge of the different identities and cultures, structuring permanently initiatives aimed at the spreading of peace, necessary for the shared development.

The Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture (MdP) is a project conceived by Michele Capasso, approved by many Countries and international organizations. It is an architecture that keeps the memory of many Peace activities which created history, often more than the wars, but it is – above all – a space "to build” Peace.

The architectonical complex has an important symbolic worth: it represents the Countries of the World engaged in the Peace process and the Countries victim of the conflicts.

Proposed by the Fondazione Mediterraneo with the “Maison des Alliances” – together with the main adherent organizations, such as the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly, the League of Arab States, the "Anna Lindh" Euro-Mediterranean Foundation and others, the MdP represents a referent point for all the ones who dedicate their lives to peace.

The symbol of the MdP is the "Totem for Peace", an artwork by the Italian sculptor Mario Molinari which the Fondazione Mediterraneo is promoting all around the world, creating the network of the "Cities for Peace".

The first seat of the MdP was inaugurated on the 14th of June 2010 (Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture) in the historical building of the Grand Hotel de Londres in Naples.

The action of the Maison de la Paix - Casa Universale delle Culture aims at improving the main activities of the "Universal Forum of Cultures" in: Barcelona (2004), Monterrey (2007), Valparaiso (2010) and Naples (2013).

The Maison de la Paix performs most of the initiatives jointly with the Maison de la Méditerranée.

 

MEETING OF THE GRIMALDI AWARD JURY

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Naples | 18 May 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

The international jury for the "Mare Nostrum Award" – the prize established several years ago by the Grimaldi Group – met in Naples.
On this occasion, President Michele Capasso – a member of the jury chaired by Bruno Vespa, who was present at the proceedings – emphasised the importance of the Award in restoring confidence at a difficult time for humanity and proposed promoting the winners on a large scale, including by publishing an extract from their articles.
On this occasion, Michele Capasso presented the jury members with copies of the books "THE HOUSE OF PEACE", "RAFFAELE, THE MAYOR", and "FRANCESCO, THE POPE OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE WORLD".

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MAGMA EDITIONS AT THE TURIN INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR

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Turin | 14 May 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

"Magma Editions" series of “United States of the World” is being showcased at the 2026 Turin International Book Fair on the Campania Region’s stand, which has welcomed numerous publishing houses, authors and guests from the worlds of entertainment and publishing.
Once again this year, the Campania Space was designed as a venue dedicated to promoting publishing and encouraging reading. The book exhibition was accompanied by a varied programme of on-stage talks, featuring many publishers from Campania, including "Magma Editions" of “United States of the World”.
In the area dedicated to ‘United States of the World’, the recently published ‘new releases’ were on display, including: Francesco. The Pope of the United States of the World; War Diaries. Bosnia; United States of the World. A True Story of God (1,600 pages in two volumes); Vesuvius. The Last Eruption; Portrait of Campania; Raffaele, the Mayor; Bajram; The Mediterranean. Turmoil of a Sea and others.  

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POPE LEO IN NAPLES: THE CITY IS A BRIDGE OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN

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Naples | 08 May 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

The “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” express their appreciation to the Holy Father Leo XIV for having highlighted the importance of Naples as a “Bridge over the Mediterranean” during his pastoral visit.
For over forty years we have been committed to strengthening the role of Naples, a capital capable of “thinking European” and “breathing Mediterranean”: three thousand events – including 4 Forums and 35 international conferences – have helped to promote Mediterranean culture and the importance of a great city such as Naples.
The headquarters of the “United States of the World” – with regular visits from Heads of State and Government, religious leaders, and figures from the worlds of culture, science and research – serves as an important reference point for consolidating the city’s role.
“May God quell fraternal hatred and enlighten leaders,” said the Holy Father, highlighting one of the fundamental problems that cause wars, conflicts, poverty and social injustices.
Hope comes from young people: they must become “seekers of the positive” in order to be “shapers of the future”.
A delegation from the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo took part in the meetings with the Pope at the Duomo and in Piazza Plebiscito.

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POPE LEO XIV IN POMPEI: NO EARTHLY POWER WILL SAVE THE WORLD, BUT ONLY LOVE

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Pompei | 08 May 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

A delegation from the “United States of the World” and the “Fondazione Mediterraneo” took part in the celebrations for the Supplication and Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Pompei, one year after his election as Supreme Pontiff.
The Pope entrusts world peace to Our Lady: “May she quell fratricidal hatred and enlighten those who bear the responsibility of government.” Twenty thousand people embrace him. Then, speaking off the cuff:
“Here I am the first to be blessed. Our Mother is always with us. We are all called to be witnesses of Christ in society.”
“Good morning, Pompei.” Thousands of people are gathered in front of the basilica overlooking the square named after the founder of the Marian shrine: Bartolo Longo.
Leo XIV recites the Supplication at midday to the sound of bells.
“O Queen of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, intercede for peace in the world,” he writes in his own hand, in neat handwriting, on the card he has distributed to all those present. And in his homily he adds: “Through her intercession, may the God of peace pour out an overflowing abundance of mercy, touching hearts, soothing grudges and fratricidal hatred, and enlightening those who bear special responsibilities of government”.
Facing the sick and disabled people he meets inside the sanctuary, which is entirely reserved for them, he confides: “I feel I am the first to be blessed by being here.” Words spoken once again off the cuff. Like those in which he recalls that “even today Jesus walks with us” and that “we are all called to be the presence of Christ in the world”. Or those “Marian” words in the square, which are met with a long and warm round of applause: “In Pompeii we know full well that the Mother is always with us.”

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MEETING WITH MOHAMED ZINELABIDINE

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Rabat | 02 May 2026
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) - Category: Maison de la Paix (EN)

Secretary-General Michele Capasso and Pia Molinari met with Mohamed Zinelabidine, a Tunisian artist and intellectual, former Minister of Culture of Tunisia and currently Director of Culture at ICESCO.
During the cordial meeting, the most important international issues were discussed.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of signed books.

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