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Human Fraternity Meeting Set for Sept. 12–13 in Rome With St. Peter's Square Finale

Organizers say the Vatican-backed gathering will channel sectoral dialogues into practical proposals grounded in human dignity.

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Overview

  • Basilica di San Pietro is promoting the third edition across city venues on Friday with a public cultural event on Saturday night.
  • Fifteen thematic Tavoli will meet on agriculture, environment, artificial intelligence, economy, health, education, labor, sport and more at sites including the Campidoglio, FAO, EU offices, ABI and the Province of Rome.
  • The Assemblea dell’Umano on Sept. 13 in the Campidoglio’s Sala degli Orazi e Curiazi will feature Nobel laureates and international figures, with listed participants including Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Graça Machel Mandela and Maria Ressa.
  • The "Grace for the World" finale in Piazza San Pietro will feature Andrea Bocelli, Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire choir, John Legend, the Diocese of Rome choir and an international chorus, complemented by a Nova Sky Stories drone and light display inspired by the Sistine Chapel.
  • Organizers say the evening is open to the public with a global broadcast, with premium partners including De Cecco, Edison and Banca Sella, and a Vatican press briefing on Aug. 29 slated to provide further logistical details.