Azione Cattolica National Meeting in Bari Focuses on Mediterranean Dialogue
Azione Cattolica Italiana will present its programme "Orizzonti Mediterranei. Abitare la fraternità per una cultura del dialogo" at a press conference on 29 July at 11:00 in the Sala Giunta of Palazzo della Città, Bari. The national meeting will run from 30 July to 2 August 2026 in Bari.
More than 700 participants from all Italian regions, including representatives of diocesan presidencies, regional delegations, youth, student and workers movements, will attend. Key speakers are Mayor Vito Leccese, Archbishop Giuseppe Satriano, national president Giuseppe Notarstefano, general secretary Michele Tridente, diocesan president Monica Del Vecchio, with moderation by Don Francesco Misceo.
The gathering aims to foster fraternity and dialogue across the Mediterranean, addressing issues such as migration, conflicts, ecumenism, and shared citizenship. Bari is highlighted as a historic bridge between East and West, symbolising the Mediterranean as a space for peace and cultural exchange.
Entities: Azione Cattolica Italiana · Bari · Giuseppe Notarstefano · Giuseppe Satriano · Vito Leccese
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Over 700 participants from all Italian regions are expected to attend the meeting. (Both belonging articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Key speakers include mayor Vito Leccese, Archbishop Giuseppe Satriano, national president Giuseppe Notarstefano, general secretary Michele Tridente, and diocesan president Monica Del Vecchio. (Both belonging articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bari is described as a historic bridge between East and West and a natural gateway to the Balkans, Middle East and North Africa. (Both belonging articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The national meeting of Azione Cattolica Italiana will take place in Bari from 30 July to 2 August 2026. (Both belonging articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The press conference to present the programme will be held on 29 July at 11:00 in the Sala Giunta of Palazzo della Città, Bari. (Both belonging articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The meeting will discuss fraternity, dialogue, ecumenism, migration, conflicts, and shared citizenship in the Mediterranean context. (Both belonging articles)