Pope Leo XIV's UNESCO Visit Comes at a Timely Moment Amid Global Challenges
UNESCO Assistant Director-General Åsa Regnér evaluated Pope Leo XIV's visit to their institution as part of his trip to France.
UNESCO Assistant Director-General Åsa Regnér stated that Pope Leo XIV's visit to UNESCO, within the framework of his apostolic journey to France, carries great significance during a period of global crises.
Background of the Historic Visit
Forty-six years after Pope John Paul II delivered a historic speech at UNESCO in 1980, Pope Leo XIV visited the institution in Paris.
Global Crises and Multilateralism
Åsa Regnér stated that the visit was very timely considering the rising conflicts, climate change, deep inequalities, and crises of multilateralism.
Artificial Intelligence and Youth
Addressing the ethical dilemmas of rapidly developing technologies, it was emphasized that the Pope's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' connects with youth, and a youth forum was held in the age of artificial intelligence.
Expectations for the Future
It was noted that dialogues among civil society, the private sector, researchers, and member states play a key role in restoring a peaceful environment.