Apostolato del mare to hold national conference in Bari

The Apostolate of the Sea will hold a national conference in Bari on October 9 and 10 at the Cathedral's Sala Odegitria. The event, themed "The sea for a disarmed and disarming peace," addresses how wars affect maritime security, global trade, and the rights of sailors.

Father Bruno Bignami, director of the national office for the apostolate of the sea, said the conference will examine the relationship between peace, the economy, and labor. He noted that conflicts cause longer voyages, port closures, and increased costs of living, which negatively impact the working conditions and contracts of maritime workers. The discussions will draw from the CEI note, Educare a una pace disarmata e disarmante, to explore how peace can protect the dignity of maritime work.

The conference begins Friday, October 9, at 16:00 with greetings from Bari Mayor Vito Leccese and Sergio Liardo, general commander of the Capitanerie di porto. A session moderated by Father Enzo Severo will follow to discuss the consequences of conflicts and prospects for peace. Vincenzo Buonomo, rector of the Pontificia Università Urbaniana, is also scheduled to speak.