From 18 to 19 June 2024, the Pio Sodalizio dei Piceni in Rome hosted the first Festival of the “Whole Human”, an event dedicated to reflection on anthropology in the context of the change of era
ROME. Organized by “Say it on the roofs” (Mt 10.27), a network attended by around a hundred associations, coordinated by the lawyer. Domenico Menorello, which aims to give voice to a common opinion on the regulatory and “public” dynamics that impact the conception of humanity.
The festival was intended as a day and a half of sharing and mutual listening and involved authoritative personalities from culture, Parliament, Government, Church, music, art and poetry. The interventions explored how current regulatory and public dynamics influence the conception of the human.
Over the last ten years, the Italian social context has undergone increasing pressure to modify traditional cultural and social references through regulatory and public reforms. This phenomenon is indicative of the “change of era” described by Pope Francis, characterized by the fading of millennial ideals.
In this scenario, the repetition of ethical canons appears ineffective. It is necessary to focus on the essential anthropological challenge: what idea of man is promoted by the dominant mentality and its reforms? Is this vision reasonable and satisfies the expectations of the human heart? The lack of shared values in society requires greater awareness, since, as Thomas Aquinas emphasizes, a law always reflects an idea of “good,” profoundly influencing society, especially when common references are lost.
On 18 June, the main existential and bioethical issues currently debated were analysed, highlighting how these are influenced by an efficiencyist neo-individualism. This approach links the value of existence to the capacity for self-determination and performance, excluding the weakest.
THE UNPRECEDENTED LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL CLAIM ON THE STATUS OF THE HUMAN: FROM THE 100 EVENTS “ON THE ROOFS” TO THE FIRST ITALIAN ANTHROPOLOGY FESTIVAL.
1° panel
- David Swifts: Poet
- Domenico Airoma: Magistrate, Vice President of the Livatino Study Center
- Stefano Zecchi: Writer, philosopher, emeritus of aesthetics University of Milan
- Led by Lorenzo BertocchiDirector Il Timone.
An overwhelming relay in search of the (reduced) conception of the human in the main Italian social and political emergencies organized by the network associations, with 30′ “fractions”, accompanied by Domenico Menorello e Ninni Decembrino.
MATERNITY: THE CRIMAGE BETWEEN STUPON, ABANDONMENT AND THE SALE OF LIFE
Anthropological speeches on surrogate motherhood, trivialization of IVG, irrelevance of the unborn child, suffering childhood.
- Claudia Navarini: Professor of Moral Philosophy European University of Rome, V.Pres. NBC
- Carolina Varchi: MP, rapporteur of the bill for the universal crime of surrogate motherhood
- Soemia Sibillo: CAV Mangiagalli, Vice President of the Movement for Life
- Monica Ricci Sargentini: Journalist
- Stefano De Lillo: Vice President of the Medical Association of Rome
- Marzia MasielloHead of Institutional Relations Ai.Bi.
FRAGILITY: THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN CARE AND WASTE
Anthropological speeches on immigration, disease, disability, euthanasia.
- Aldo Bova: President of the Social-Health Associations Forum
- Marcello Ricciuti: Palliative therapist, Hospice Director, CNB
- Peter Sebastian: Ambassador, former General Director of Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Shahid Mobeen: Founder of Pakistani Christian Association in Italy, Professor at Urbaniana University
- Irene Ciambezi: Pope John XXIII Community
- Emmanuel DiLeoPresidente Steadfast (NGO)
REALITY: THE WORST ENEMY?
Anthropological speeches on drug addiction, puberty blockers, gender.
- Michela Cinquilli: Canonista
- Giusy D’Amico: President of the Association Don’t touch the family
- Assuntina Morresi: Bioethicist, CNB
- Massimo Polledri
- Mariolina Ceriotti
- Giuliana RuggeriDepartment of Surgery, University of Siena, Siena Bioethical Observatory, CNB MigliaresePsychiatrist, DAP Expert Psychotherapist
BUT COMMUNITY WILL NOT BE GIVEN
Anthropological speeches on hostility to freedom of education, exclusion of the human from the environmentalist conception, penalization of the family and intermediate communities.
- Vincenzo Sanasi D’Arpe: AD Consap
- Adriano Bordignon: President of the Family Forum
- Victor Rosati: Libertas General Secretary
- Mark D’Agostini: Lazio Forum Associations
- Roberto Presilla: Professor of contemporary philosophy at the Gregorian University
- Luisa Santolini“Say it on the rooftops” Network, Scientific Technical Committee of the National Family Observatory
IS ARTIFICIAL ALSO DIS-HUMAN?
Anthropological speeches on artificial intelligence and transhumanism.
- Antonino Giannone: Ass. Digital Humanism
- Giulio Maira: Neurologist, expert in AI
- Antonio PalmieriPresident of the Solid Thought Foundation
- Giulia Bovassifrom Bioetics
- Olympia TarziaMovement for Political Ethical Responsibility
DO THE EYES OF THE SON OF PROMETHEUS SHINY OR SUFFER?
- Marina Casini: President of the Italian Pro-Life Movement, President of the European network One of Us
- Francesco Botturi: Emeritus of Philosophical Anthropology, Catholic University
- Luca Ricolfi: Writer
- Claudio Gentile: Director of La Società
- Antonio Scino: Catholic jurists
- Led by Emanuele BoffiDirector of Tempi.
Second day of work
TRACES (IDEAL AND WORKING) for a “whole man” (K. Wojtyla)
H.E. Card. Marcello SemeraroApostolic Administrator of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata, Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Albano.
LIVING ENERGIES: THREE PRIORITIES + 1 THAT URGENT FROM THE HUMAN “RED SPOT”
Children and the elderly: a gift for everyone
Maria Teresa Bellucci: Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Policies
- Peppino Zola: President of the Grandparents 2.0 Association
Proposals on caregivers and valorization of fragility (and not only).
Read the in-depth article on Maria Teresa Bellucci’s speech here
To educate the talents of the self, a new (pluralist) pact between school and families
Joseph Valditara: Minister of Education and Merit
In dialogue with:
- Elena Fruganti: Esserci Association
Extension of the “Lombardy model” and for a new school-family alliance.
Without quotient, no (demographic) spring
Giancarlo Giorgetti: Minister of Economy and Finance
In dialogue with:
- Francis Napolitano: President of the Il Risveglio Association
For a tax system for nascent life: pro-family and pro-motherhood.
The Regions for a 24/7 protection of fragile lifee
- Massimiliano Fedriga: President Friuli Venezia-Giulia
- Simona Renata Baldassarre: Councillor for Culture, Equal Opportunities, Youth Policies, Family, Civil Service
- Maria Pia Garavaglia: former Minister of Health, CNB
- Anna Maria Bigon: Regional Councilor of Veneto
- Guido Castelli: Commissioner for earthquake reconstruction 2016
- Philip Boscia: National President of the Catholic Doctors Association
- Alessandro Chiarini: National Coordinator for Families with Disabilities
- Maurizio Sacconi: former Minister of Health, Labor and Social Policies
THE COMPANY AS A COMMUNITY OF CREATIVITY, FOR MORE EMPLOYMENT AND WELL-BEING
The CISL proposal, endorsed by the agenda, on worker participation in the company
- Louis Sbarra: CISL General Secretary
- Maria Elena Boschi: Deputy, Group Leader Italia Viva
- Lorenzo Malagola: Deputy, Secretary of the Labor Commission of the Chamber of Deputies
- Massimiliano Boggetto: CEO Diesse, President of the MUR ALISEI Cluster
- Benedict of the Site: President of UCID Youth
- Bruno Sconocchia: Labor law lawyer Sunodia Association
- Emmanuele Massagli: President of the Tarantelli Foundation
Concluding sessions: IN THE “CHANGE OF ERA”, THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY: “TO PROPOSE ON THE ROOFTOPS, TO EVERYONE, A REASON AT THE HEIGHT OF HUMANITY”
- Victor Possenti: Emeritus of political philosophy, Univ. Venice
- Eugenia Roccella: Minister for Family, Birth and Equal Opportunities
- Marco Invernizzi: Historian, writer, Regent of the Catholic Alliance
- Luciano Violante: President of the Leonardo-Civiltà delle Macchine ETS Foundation
- Session Coordinator: Safiria LecceseMediaset presenter
They discussed it with:
- H.E. Card. Matteo Zuppi: President of the Italian Episcopal Conference
Read the in-depth article on Minister Roccella’s speech here
Read the in-depth article on Cardinal Zuppi’s speech here
IN THE “CHANGE OF ERA”, THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY: THE ITALIAN (ANTHROPOLOGICAL) EXCEPTION FOR EUROPE AND THE WORLD
Second summary session:
- Antonio Polito: Writer, editorialist Corriere della Sera
- Giovanni Orsina: Full Professor of Comparative History of European Political Systems, LUISS
- Antonio Tajani: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Antonio Preziosi: Director of TG2
- Maurice Gallo: Network “Say it on the rooftops”
- Alfredo Mantovano: Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers
- Session Coordinator: Safiria LecceseMediaset presenter
- HE Cardinal Pietro Parolin: Secretary of State of His Holiness
