In the context of the day dedicated to the anniversary of the founding of the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum , bioethics faculty conferred its first honorary doctorate "Sgreccia Cardinal, President Emeritus the Pontifical Academy for Life . The ceremony was attended by the director general of the Legionaries of Christ, Father Alvaro Corcuera, LC, Chancellor of the University, the Father Peter Barrajón, LC, Rector, Father Victor Pajares, LC, Dean of the Faculty of bioethics, ecclesiastical authorities, civic, academic and Italian military.
In the welcoming address, the Rev. Alvaro said that "We are living a historic moment that puts us ahead of many challenges, particularly so in the field of bioethics. In many nations, in fact, they are alive the debate on questions relating to respect for human life and dignity. In the Italian scenario, politicians, journalists, teachers, doctors, lawyers and other representatives of the various cultural spheres have done and make you feel your voice on this issue. In this primary and crucial field of bioethics emerged a figure, we might say, historical, scientific and ecclesial community, the reverence of His Eminence Cardinal Sgreccia. To you, Your Eminence, the power of bioethics will this confer the honorary doctorate. " A cultural gem that adds to its prestigious academic career and extraordinary pastoral life. You have been a researcher and a teacher of the highest level, one of the largest international biotech. But above all, You have been a man of the Church, a pastor who has loved and served with admirable zeal and dedication. And for this we thank you. "
Father Gonzalo Miranda, LC, during the "laudatio." Gonzalo's father was dean of the faculty of bioethics, the first in the world during the early years of the same faculty.
During the "laudatio 'used by Father Gonzalo Miranda, LC, was recalled that the Cardinal Sgreccia has been a global pioneer in the field of bioethics. Subsequently set out the positive influence of the thought of His Eminence, not only within the Church, and the motivations behind his work and research, born of his love for the Church and consecrated status.
In his "lectio magistralis" Cardinal Sgreccia said he was "head of many children I have found colleagues a sequel soon, stewards and disciples, especially in two institutions: the Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University and the congregation of the Legionaries of Christ, as well as many other institutions have collaborated in the development and diffusion of this discipline. " His Eminence thanked the role of Father Gonzalo Miranda, LC, among many other partners and teachers, supporting their work and research.
Cardinal Sgreccia instituted in 1985, the Center for Bioethics at the Catholic University of Rome. In 1992 he erected the Institute of Bioethics at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of Rome. In January 1993 he was consecrated bishop. He has published nearly 400 journal writings Italy and abroad on this issue. In his curriculum also emphasizes the publication in 1986 of its first handbook of bioethics, a fundamental text translated into several languages. The Card. Sgreccia has been a member of the National Committee on Bioethics (Italy), and since 2004, president of the Foundation "Ut vitam habeant" and Association "Donum Vitae." It is part of the management team of the journal "Medicine and Moral" and is a member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Bioethics Pontifical Regina Apostolorum . As already mentioned, is also chairman emeritus of the Pontifical Academy in Life he worked most of his life, personality-based research in ontological foundations. He was created cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in the consistory of November 2010.
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