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Archbishop Lomanto addresses school community in Siracusa
Archbishop Francesco Lomanto of Siracusa has issued a message to the school community marking the beginning of the new academic year. Addressing school leaders, teachers, staff, and students, the Archbishop emphasized the school's role as an essential space for the integral growth of individuals and the formation of new generations in knowledge, freedom, and responsibility.
Lomanto highlighted the importance of authentic human relationships, noting that digital simulations cannot replace the real experience of meeting others. He described true culture as a constant pursuit of truth and urged a renewal of the educational alliance between schools, families, institutions, and the Church to support young people amidst modern social and cultural transformations.