The "Totem for Peace" by sculptor Mario Molinari - symbol of the United States of the World - is visited by travellers from five continents. The piece made in the Port of Naples, inaugurated by Pope Francesco on 21 March 2015 and containing the urn of the Unknown Migrant, is a destination for visitors who linger to understand the importance of the symbol and the value of the urn.
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23 March 2023
Parent Category: Iniziative (EN) -
Category: Totem for Peace
The President Michele Capasso, the Council of Ambassadors, the Board of Directors and the Standard Bearers sent a message to Pope Francis on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the beginning of his pontificate, recalling the many shared initiatives in favour of migrants, the last ones and peace: in particular, the inauguration of the "TOTEM OF PEACE" with the urn of the Unknown Migrant.
Welcomed by the Secretary General of the "United States of the World" Prof. Michele Capasso, students and teachers from the Vittorio Veneto Institute of Naples, the Rue de La République Institute of Gabès (Tunisia) and Ciudad Real (Spain) visited the Museum of Peace MAMT with the "Totem for Peace" and the main emotional paths: in particular those dedicated to Mario Molinari, to migrants, to inter-religious dialogue - with the Mosque, the Synagogue and the holy places of Christianity.
A historical procession with the Mayors of the municipalities of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park and other authorities took place around the "Totem for Peace", located in Pescasseroli in front of the Park headquarters.
A ceremony was held in Oulx to affix the plaque to the work by sculptor Mario Molinari entitled 'Equilateral', dedicated to blood donors.