I welcome and commend the PAS' desire to draw attention to marginalized and poor people and to include indigenous peoples and their wisdom
Pope Francis
We are not custodians of a museum but cooperators in protecting and developing life and biodiversity
Pope Francis
Today’s scientists are more open to religious values and can glimpse the richness of the spiritual world and the light of divine transcendence
Pope Francis
I am convinced of the urgent need for continued dialogue and cooperation between the worlds of science and of faith
Pope Benedict XVI
Be protagonists in generating a culture of inclusion, compassion, and attentiveness towards the weakest
Pope Francis
The Church doesn't expect science merely to follow principles of ethics. It expects “charity of knowledge”
Pope Francis
The meetings of the Academy have contributed to a more fruitful dialogue between the Church and the scientific community
Pope St John Paul II
PAS members were among the first to identify the impact of human activities on creation and to study its risks
Pope Francis
I thank the Academy for its valued cooperation in combating the crime against humanity that is human trafficking
Pope Francis
Science's task is a patient yet passionate search for the truth about the cosmos, nature and the constitution of the human being
Pope Benedict XVI
I welcome the fact that the Academy concentrates on new knowledge necessary to confront the scourges of today's society
Pope Francis
The Church doesn't expect science merely to follow principles of ethics. It expects “charity of knowledge”
Pope Francis
We are not custodians of a museum but cooperators in protecting and developing life and biodiversity
Pope Francis
Science's task is a patient yet passionate search for the truth about the cosmos, nature and the constitution of the human being
Pope Benedict XVI
The Anthropocene is revealing its dramatic consequences for nature and for human beings, especially through the climate crisis and loss in biodiversity
Pope Francis
I am convinced of the urgent need for continued dialogue and cooperation between the worlds of science and of faith
Pope Benedict XVI
I thank the Academy for its valued cooperation in combating the crime against humanity that is human trafficking
Pope Francis
Evolution doesn't conflict with Creation, because evolution presupposes the creation of beings who evolve
Pope Francis
at a time when crises, wars and threats to world security seem to prevail, your own quiet contributions to the progress of knowledge in the service of our human family are all the more important for global peace and international cooperation
Pope Francis
The destruction of the environment is an offense against God
Pope Francis
I would now like to extend a simple invitation to each of you: expand the boundaries of knowledge!
Pope Francis
Evolution doesn't conflict with Creation, because evolution presupposes the creation of beings who evolve
Pope Francis
The meetings of the Academy have contributed to a more fruitful dialogue between the Church and the scientific community
Pope St John Paul II
The Church doesn't expect science merely to follow principles of ethics. It expects “charity of knowledge”
Pope Francis
What we need is a culture that expands boundaries, and avoids “sectarianism”
Pope Francis
Today’s scientists are more open to religious values and can glimpse the richness of the spiritual world and the light of divine transcendence
Pope Francis
I welcome the fact that the Academy concentrates on new knowledge necessary to confront the scourges of today's society
Pope Francis
I welcome the fact that the Academy concentrates on new knowledge necessary to confront the scourges of today's society
Pope Francis
Today’s scientists are more open to religious values and can glimpse the richness of the spiritual world and the light of divine transcendence
Pope Francis
We are not custodians of a museum but cooperators in protecting and developing life and biodiversity
Pope Francis
There is a need to develop a new financial architecture capable of responding to the demands of the global South
Pope Francis
The meetings of the Academy have contributed to a more fruitful dialogue between the Church and the scientific community
Pope St John Paul II
The sciences must never lose sight of the importance of using that knowledge to serve and enhance the dignity of individuals and humanity
Pope Francis
The meetings of the Academy have contributed to a more fruitful dialogue between the Church and the scientific community
Pope St John Paul II
the risks of manipulative applications of Artificial Intelligence for shaping public opinion, influencing consumer choices and interfering with electoral processes need to be acknowledged and prevented
Pope Francis
I am convinced of the urgent need for continued dialogue and cooperation between the worlds of science and of faith
Pope Benedict XVI
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21-22 March 2025
The Impact of AI on the Safety and Dignity of Children Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...
SARS-COV-2 Health Policies, Vaccination and Long COVID
19-20 November 2024
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) has been proactive in addressing the science ...
Science for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Anthropocene: Opportunities, Challenges, and AI
23-25 September 2024
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From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience
15-17 May 2024
The Climate Crisis is upon us. It will get lot worse over the next few decades as ...
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Astrophysics: The James Webb Space Telescope – From First Light to New World Views
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Food and Humanitarian Crises: Science and Policies for Prevention and Mitigation
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Stem Cells and Their Promise for Regenerative Medicine
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Final Statement of the Workshop on Risks and Opportunities of AI for Children
24 March 2025
Summary The Pontifical Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the World Childhood ...
Final Statement of the Workshop on SARS-COV-2 Health Policies, Vaccination and Long COVID: Achievements and Challenges
23 January 2025
Objectives of the Conference The Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) has actively ...
Planetary Call to Action for Climate Change Resilience
16 May 2024
We are a diverse international group of researchers, faith leaders, policymakers, and ...
Final Statement of the Workshop on Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and The Sciences: Combining traditional knowledge and sciences for resilience to address climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, health
29 April 2024
Sixty-three participants from thirty-three countries, including many Indigenous ...