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Pope Leo XIV addresses UNESCO

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV addressed members of UNESCO at the organization's headquarters in Paris on September 25, 2026. This speech marked the first day of his apostolic journey to France.

During his address, the Pope stated that the human person must be at the center of peace and that education, science, and culture serve as powerful tools for building it. He spoke about protecting human dignity during technological progress and noted the risks associated with artificial intelligence. He also addressed the crisis facing international institutions and the need for dialogue between different cultures.

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  1. Sep 25, 7:12 AM ACI Prensa Español Discurso de León XIV en la Organización para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO)
  2. Sep 25, 11:46 AM Vatican News Български Лъв XIV в ЮНЕСКО: Образованието и културата могат да изграждат мостове между народите

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