Pope highlights human dignity in address to Academy of Sciences

Pope highlights human dignity in address to Academy of Sciences

Vatican news In a published address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis underlines the need to consider the human and ethical dimensions of scientific and technological progress. By Christopher Wells As the Pontifical Academy of Sciences prepares to discuss humanity’s “profound impacts” on creation and advances in artificial intelligence, Pope Francis urged its…

Pontifical Academy of Sciences to host World Changers Summit

Pontifical Academy of Sciences to host World Changers Summit

On May 29, the Vatican's Casina Pio IV is hosting a World Changers Summit, bringing together international representatives of science, technology and faith to discuss the common good. By Jessica Jeyamaridas The World Changers Summit, entitled “Forum to help shape a better future”, is now in its third edition. The event was conceived by Professor…

Academics gather in the Vatican for International Meeting of Sense

Academics gather in the Vatican for International Meeting of Sense

Scholas Occurrentes and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean are organizing the International Meeting of Meaning, bringing together leading researchers and young people to the Vatican, May 21-23, to discuss some of the most important issues of our era. By Lisa Zengarini A host of world-renowned university rectors, renowned academics, cultural figures…

Global experts and leaders convene for Vatican climate summit

Global experts and leaders convene for Vatican climate summit

Scientists, regional and local leaders and experts from universities around the world gather at the Vatican for a summit titled “From the Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience,” organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. social Sciences. By Thaddeus Jones Experts and leaders from around the world are gathering at…

Celebrating Marconi and his scientific vision in the service of humanity

Celebrating Marconi and his scientific vision in the service of humanity

An event Saturday at the Marconi Museum in the Vatican celebrates 150 years since the birth of the man who founded Vatican Radio. Present, alongside the prefect and directors of the Dicastery for Communication, were the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, and the grandson of Guglielmo Marconi. By Vatican News…

Guglielmo Marconi: ‘The man who listened to the future’

Guglielmo Marconi: ‘The man who listened to the future’

As International Marconi Day approaches and 150 years since his birth, we recall the rich legacy of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor-entrepreneur who created Vatican Radio in 1931 and installed a “big cell phone” in the car of Pope Pius XI who connected to the Vatican. . By Michele Raviart and Devin Watkins Guglielmo Marconi was…

Cisco signs the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”

Cisco signs the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”

Cisco, the multinational digital communications technology company, signs the Pontifical Academy for Life’s “Rome Call for AI Ethics,” committing to an ethical approach to intelligence artificial in the areas of ethics, education and rights. By Linda Bordoni Expressing satisfaction that the multinational digital communications technology company – Cisco – has joined other major companies involved…