# Cardinal Michael Czerny Sustainability Medal award

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> Updated: 2026-09-17T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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, will receive the medal from Pope Leo XIV on October 13, 2026, at the Borgo Laudato Si’ garden in Castel Gandolfo. The ceremony is part of the Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, which carries the theme “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor.”

During a press conference in Rome, Cardinal Czerny noted that responsibility for future challenges extends beyond ecology to encompass areas such as artificial intelligence and political accountability.

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### 2026-09-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-michael-czerny-to-receive-inaugural-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal

### 2026-09-15: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-michael-czerny-named-first-recipient-of-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal

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