Pontifical Academy for Life
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What is the P.A.V.
The Pontifical Academy for Life, founded by Pope John Paul II, exists for the promotion and defense of human life, especially regarding bioethics as it regards Christian morality. Its statute was defined by the motu proprio Vitae Mysterium of Pope John Paul II on 11 February 1994.
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Prof. Adriano Bompiani passed away
Professor Adrian Bompiani, Emeritus Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, passed away on June 18th at the age of 90. One of the Original Members of the Academy for Life, Professor Bompiani was nominated on May 3rd, 1994.
Changing of the Guard on the Directive Council
The Holy Father appointed Pontifical Academy for Life Member, Dr. Adriano Pessina, as a Member of the Directive Council.
Pontifical Academy mourns the passing of Dr. Pellegrino
Dr. Edmund D. Pellegrino, Emeritus Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, 11th President of the Catholic University of America and senior scholar at Georgetown's Kennedy Institute of Bioethics passed away on June 13, 2013 at the age of 92.
Timing of monozygotic twinning: a critique
The Zygote journal has recently published "The timing of monozygotic twinning: a criticism of the common model", study written by Prof. Gonzalo Herranz, Member Emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Support the One of Us Campaign!
The ‘One of Us’ campaign is seeking to gain 1 million signatures as part of a European Citizen Initiative. If organizers of the campaign achieve their goal the European Parliament is duty-bound to schedule a debate on the issue.
Supporting and Caring for Persons with IDD
The 6th International Colloquium of the International Association of Catholic Bioethicists, organized with the support of the Order of Malta, addresses the topic: “Supporting and caring for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities".
The Year of Faith Celebrates the Gospel of Life
A day of prayer and reflection on Evangelium Vitae, dedicated to the Gospel of Life for the New Evangelization.
15-16 June 2013
International Congress on Bioethics in Cuba
On May 16th - 18th 2013, the 1st International Congress on Bioethics organised by the Juan Pablo II Center took place in Havana, Cuba - with participation of several Pontifical Academy for Life members.
Recent Members' Books and Publications
