Speaking at Aachen, Germany, at the presentation of a book on the social teaching of Pope Francis, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development illustrates the Catholic vision of human development and its relevance in today’s world.
By Lisa Zengarini
Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, travelled to Germany on Friday to receive the 2024 Klaus Hemmerle Award, recognizing his tireless commitment to human dignity and human rights.
The award is conferred every two years by the Focolare Movement in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to individuals who have made outstanding contributions as bridge builders and who, in a special way, promote dialogue between churches, religions, and different worldviews.
It was established in 2004 to honour the memory of the late theologian and Bishop of…
