The Vatican has opened an international seminar entitled “Creation, Nature, and the Environment for a World of Peace”, taking place at the Casina Pio IV on 11–12 September.
The event is organised by the Council for Advanced Studies of the Pontifical Academy of Theology and was inaugurated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State.
Addressing participants, Cardinal Parolin urged society to read “the signs of the times” that contribute to pacification and dialogue. He said: “We must be able to interact with mutual respect and responsible awareness.” In his speech, the cardinal noted that the current global context is marked by conflict and indifference, but he highlighted the opportunities for cooperation set out in Laudato Si’, which marks its tenth anniversary this year.
