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Cardinal Michael Czerny Sustainability Medal award

Overview

Villanova University has named Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. The award recognizes contributions to ecological sustainability, social justice, ethics, and integral human development.

Cardinal Czerny, a former prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, received the medal on October 13, 2026, at the Borgo Laudato Si’ garden in Castel Gandolfo. The ceremony was part of the Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, themed “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor.”

While Pope Leo XIV was expected to present the medal personally, he was unable to attend due to scheduled lung surgery at Gemelli Polyclinic. Cardinal Fabio Baggio, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, presided over the event and requested prayers for the Pontiff’s recovery.

In his acceptance speech, Cardinal Czerny expressed gratitude to his parents for their environmental values and dedicated the honor to those who listen to ‘the cry of the poor and the Earth.’ He previously noted that responsibility for future challenges extends beyond ecology to encompass areas such as artificial intelligence and political accountability.

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Villanova University · Pope Leo XIV · Michael Czerny · Fabio Baggio · Cardinal Michael Czerny

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cardinal Michael Czerny receives inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

    Cardinal Michael Czerny received the first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal for his work in social justice and ecology during a ceremony in Castel Gandolfo.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cardinal Michael Czerny to receive inaugural Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

    Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive the first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal from the Pope on October 13 during a Villanova University conference in Rome.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cardinal Michael Czerny named first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

    Cardinal Michael Czerny will receive the first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal on October 13, 2026, honoring his work in social justice and ecological stewardship.

Sources

acistampa.com · aleteia.org · catholicreview.org · catholicweekly.com.au · europesays.com · futurosustentable.com.ar · parroquiavirgendegracia.es

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