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The Pope Leo XIV International Study Centre<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Formation, Research and Dialogue in Service of the Common Good<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Study Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Leo XIV International Study Centre ETS<\/strong> is a Third Sector Institution<\/strong> based in Florence, established within the Order of Saint Augustine<\/strong> and headquartered at the Augustinian Convent of Santo Spirito<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the magisterium of Pope Leo XIV<\/strong> and by the Social Doctrine of the Church<\/strong>, the Centre promotes activities of study, research and formation<\/strong> on issues related to political life, international relations and global processes<\/strong>, understood in their ethical, cultural and social dimensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Centre presents itself as a place of cultural and scientific reflection<\/strong>, open to dialogue and oriented towards the common good<\/strong>, the dignity of the human person<\/strong> and the ethical responsibility of public action<\/strong>, bringing academic knowledge into dialogue with the challenges of the contemporary world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Centrality of the human person<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All the Centre\u2019s activities are oriented towards respect for human dignity<\/strong>, the primacy of the person and the protection of fundamental rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The common good<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Political life and relations among peoples are understood as a responsible service<\/strong> and as a pursuit of the common good, within a solidary and inclusive perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dialogue and cooperation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Centre promotes dialogue among cultures, institutions and fields of knowledge<\/strong> as an essential instrument for peace and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ethical responsibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Study and public action must be guided by criteria of responsibility, transparency and attention to the social consequences<\/strong> of decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Critical formation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge is understood as an instrument of discernment<\/strong>, capable of uniting scientific rigour, civic commitment and the spiritual dimension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Areas of activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Formation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Programmes of formation for political life<\/strong>, courses, seminars and meetings addressed to students, scholars, professionals, men and women religious, and lay people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Activities of scientific research and interdisciplinary study<\/strong> in the fields of social sciences, theology, philosophy, history and international relations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conferences and dialogue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organisation of conferences, seminars and public forums<\/strong>, in cooperation with academic, cultural and ecclesial institutions, in Italy and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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News & Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Upcoming Conferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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