On May 14, 2007 Istituto Acton organized its seventh Centesimus Annus conference in Rome, “The Religious Dimension of Human Freedom” with lectures focusing on the vital role religion plays in the human struggle to live freely. Before an audience of academics, journalists, students, and heads of various religious congregations, an expert panel of speakers offered reflections on modern society, developing countries and emerging markets –with some particular attention to current challenges and restrictive practices in mainland China.

Speakers

• H.E. Julian Cardinal Herranz
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• R.M.T. Schmid
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• Fr. Bernardo Cervellera

In the Press

• "Una democrazia senza valori è una tirannia" by Marco Respinti, Il Domenicale, March 31, 2007
• “L'insuperato insegnamento sociale di Giovanni Paolo II” by Omar Ebrahime, Osservatorio Internazionale: Cardinale Van Thuân
• “La dimension religieuse de la liberté humaine : Congrès à Rome” Zenit News Agency
• “Suffering in China” by Elizabeth Lev, Zenit News Agency
• “Obstacles Plague Religious Freedom, Experts Say” Zenit News Agency, March 19, 2007
• “El laicismo, nueva amenaza para la libertad religiosa” Zenit News Agency
• “La dimensione religiosa della libertà umana” by Card. Julián Harranz

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