Earlier version, Wednesday 16 September
Villanova University awards Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal to Cardinal Michael Czerny
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Villanova University has named Cardinal Michael Czerny as the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. Father Peter Donohue, president of the university, announced the selection during a press conference in Rome on Monday, Sept. 14.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to present the medal to Czerny on Oct. 13 at the Borgo Laudato Si' in Castel Gandolfo. The presentation will take place during the Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, which runs from Oct. 12 to 15.
The award recognizes Czerny’s work regarding human dignity, social justice, and care for creation. Czerny, a Jesuit and former prefect emeritus of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, expressed gratitude for the university's efforts to prepare students to address global challenges.
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Earlier version, Wednesday 16 September
Villanova University awards Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal to Cardinal Michael Czerny
Earlier version, Tuesday 15 September
Villanova University awards Cardinal Michael Czerny Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Earlier version, Tuesday 15 September
Villanova Names Winner of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Earlier version, Tuesday 15 September
Pope Leo XIV awards first Sustainability Medal to Cardinal Michael Czerny
Earlier version, Tuesday 15 September
Pope Leo XIV awards Sustainability Medal to Cardinal Michael Czerny
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