International Conference 2026
A Fragmented World in Search of Spirituality: Freedom and Pluralism in the Church’s Social Doctrine
A Recharge of Energy and Shared Values for Our Synodal Journey
At the conclusion of the Synodal Conference, President Paolo Garonna describes the enthusiasm surrounding an event that exceeded all expectations. Amid new projects and extraordinary participation, the quality of relationships and social friendship have become the true driving force for the Foundation’s future
Prof. Paolo Garonna
Presidente “Fondazione Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice”
Relive the conference: the video story
FURTHER READING
Interviews with the speakers
Philip JenningsGeneral Secretary of UNI Global Union
Gert-Jan Boon FCAPP Young Members Group
Guerra López Co-Secretary, Pontifical Commission
Frederick Fakharzadeh President FCAPP USA Section
Patrick Brennan Expert in Private Finance & Alternative Finance
Prof. Giovanni Marseguerra Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Dott. Francesco Valeriani Psychiatrist, SIFP President, Rome
Mons. Guy-Réal Thivierge
CAPPF Scientific Committee Member
Prof. Giovanni Farese Università Europea di Roma
Speakers’ Presentations
Giuseppe De Rita President of CENSIS: “The Spirituality Foundations of Integral Human Development from L. J. Lebret to the Fratelli Tutti”
Paschal Donohoe Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank Group
Mgr. Lucio Adrian Ruiz Secretary to the Dicastery for Communication
Johannes Studinger Head of Department at UNI Global Union, Brussels
Recep Senturk Dean of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
H.E. Mons. Ettore Ballestrero Permanent Representative of the Holy See at the UN and Specialized Agencies in Geneva
H.E. Msgr. Claudio Maria Celli FCAPP International Ecclesiastical Counsellor