Riccardi Andrea
Historian, Founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio
Andrea Riccardi #peaceispossible
[1950, Rome, Italy]
Andrea Riccardi has taught Contemporary History at the University of Bari, and at La Sapienza and La Terza University in Rome.
He has been granted honorary degrees by numerous universities: the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium), Cardinal Herrera University – CEU of Valencia (Spain), Georgetown University in Washington (USA), the University of Augsburg (Germany), and IAE Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (“en raison de services éminents à la paix et à l’Université).
Andrea Riccardi is also known internationally for having founded, in 1968, the Community of Sant’Egidio. In addition to its social commitment and its many development projects in the southern hemisphere, Sant’Egido is known for its commitment to favouring peace and dialogue. Andrea Riccardi played a role in mediating various conflicts and contributed to attaining peace in several countries, such as Mozambique, Guatemala, Ivory Coast, Guinea. In 2003 TIME magazine included him in their list of thirty-six “modern heroes” of Europe, individuals that stand out because of their professional courage and humanitarian commitment.
An expert in contemporary humanistic thought, his is an authoritative voice in the international scene. He contributes to many daily and periodical newspapers, including Il Corriere della Sera.
He is a scholar of the Church in modern times and of religion in general. Among his publications are: Il secolo del martirio. I cristiani nel Novecento (‘The Century of Martyrdom. Christians in the 20th Century’, Milan 2000-2009; translated and published in ten languages); Governo carismatico (‘Charismatic Government’, Milan 2003); Convivere (‘Living Together’, Rome-Bari 2006); Il “Partito romano” (‘The “Roman Party”‘, Brescia 2007); L’inverno più lungo. 1943-44: Pio XII, gli ebrei e i nazisti a Roma (‘The Longest Winter. 1943-44: Pius XII, Jews and Nazis in Rome’, Rome-Bari 2008). In 2011 he published Giovanni Paolo II. La biografia (‘John Paul II. The Biography’, Cinisello Balsamo 2011), which draws a comprehensive picture of the Pontiff as a key personality in the 20th Century. In his book La sorpresa di papa Francesco (‘The Surprise of Pope Francis’, Mondadori, Milan 2013, translated in five languages) he examined the first key elements of the pontificate against the backdrop of the challenges of the globalized world. His most recent work is La strage dei cristiani – Mardin, gli armeni e la fine di un mondo (‘The Slaughter of Christians – Mardin, the Armenians and the End of a World’, Laterza, Rome-Bari 2015).
On 21st May 2009, he was awarded the Charlemagne Prize, which is assigned to public figures and institutions promoting a united Europe and contributing to spreading a culture of peace and dialogue. whose life epitomizes the history of the last century. The motivation reads: “In tribute to his outstanding involvement for a humane Europe exemplifying solidarity inside and outside its borders, for understanding among peoples, cultures and religions, and for a more peaceful and just world.”
From 16th November 2011 to 27th April 2013, he was Minister for International Cooperation and Integration Policies of the Government of Prof. Mario Monti.
On 22nd March 2015 he was elected Chairman of Società Dante Alighieri
Source: www.andreariccardi.it/en
October 20 2020 17:20 | Piazza del Campidoglio
Ceremony begins
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 15 2019 18:00 | Palacio Municipal de Congresos de Madrid
Opening Session
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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October 14 2018 17:00 | Fiera di Bologna - Palazzo dei Congressi
Opening Session
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 12 2017 19:00 | Marktpatz
Closing Ceremony
Concluding Addresses and Testimonies
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 10 2017 16:15 | Congress Center Halle Muensterland
Opening Ceremony
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 20 2016 17:15 | St. Francis' Square
Closing Ceremony
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 18 2016 16:30 | Teatro Lyrick
Opening Assembly
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 19 2016 17:00 | Sacro Convento, Sala Papale
PANEL 13: Bartholomew: 25 Years at the Service of Christians and the World
September 8 2015 19:00 | International Center of Culture (Piazza della Piramide)
Final Ceremony
Final speeches - Testimonies - Proclamation, delivery and signature of the Appeal for Peace 2015
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi
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September 6 2015 17:00 | Congress Palace
Opening Assembly
• Address of Prof. Andrea Riccardi, Founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio
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September 7 2014 17:00 | Stadsschouwburg
Opening Assembly
• Peace is the future
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October 1 2013 19:00 | Piazza del Campidoglio
Final Ceremony
Conclusive addresses - Testimonies - Proclamation, delivery and signature of the Peace Appeal 2013
• Discorso di Andrea Riccardi alla cerimonia conclusiva in Piazza del Campidoglio
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September 29 2013 17:00 | Auditorium Conciliazione
Opening Assembly
• Speech of Prof. Andrea Riccardi - Opening Assembly
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September 11 2012 19:00 | Centre of Sarajevo
Final Ceremony
Final Addresses - Testimonies - Reading, signing and delivery of the Appeal for Peace 2012
• Contribution of Andrea Riccardi - Final Ceremony
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September 9 2012 17:00 | Skenderjia, Main Hall
Opening Assembly
• Speech of Andrea Riccardi - Opening Assembly
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September 13 2011 18:35 | Marienplatz
Final Ceremony
Greetings and Final Addresses, Testimonies Reading, signing and delivery of the Appeal for Peace 2011, Sign of Peace and Final Exit Procession
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September 12 2011 14:00 | Residenz, Herkulessaal
Plenary Session
• Andrea Riccardi Intervento in Assemblea Plenaria
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September 11 2011 16:30 | Residenz, Herkulessaal
Opening Assembly
• Introductory speech
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October 5 2010 19:00 | Old Town
Final Ceremony
• Barcelona 2010 - Intervention of Andrea RICCARDI
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October 3 2010 17:00 | Palau de la Musica Catalana
Opening Assembly
• Keynote Address
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September 8 2009 18:45 | Market Square
Final Ceremony
• Contribution
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September 6 2009 17:00 | Auditorium Maximum
Opening Assembly
• Keynote Address
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November 16 2008 16:30 | University of Cyprus – Sport Centre
OPENING ASSEMBLY - "The Civilization of Peace: Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue"
• Prof. Andrea Riccardi - Keynote address
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November 16 2008 09:30 | Agia Sophia Church
Divine Orthodox Liturgy
at the presence of the Christian Churches and Denominations
• Address by Prof. Andrea Riccardi
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November 18 2008 18:00 | Archbishopric Yard
Final Ceremony
• Prof. Andrea RICCARDI
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