Strengthening the Voice for Faith and Freedom in Europe

Just steps from the Vatican and walking distance from three of the four major pontifical universities, Istituto Acton is strategically positioned to forge relationships with present and future Catholic leaders from around the world as we help them connect good intentions to sound economics.

Over the years we have established close ties with high-ranking officials in the Secretariat for the Economy, the Secretariat of State, the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, the Dicastery for Catholic Education, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Pontifical Council for the Family, the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, and the Secretariat of Social Communications, and with every pontifical university. Most importantly, we enjoy a close collaboration with the rectors, deans, and senior faculty at all the major pontifical universities and seminaries. We continue to hone these connections while strengthening our relationships with international media outlets and relevant scholars in the U.S. and throughout Europe.

Istituto Acton regularly produces publications and books on Catholic Social Teaching, moral anthropology, and economic thought, which are then distributed to bishops, conference participants, and Acton alumni in diverse languages. We also have a robust program agenda attracting hundreds of future priests, bishops, cardinals, and lay theologians from around the world.

Though based in Rome, Istituto Acton reaches beyond to serve as a hub for a variety of European activities. While we’ve accomplished a lot, our plans are ambitious, and much remains to be done. It is time for Europe to return to its Judeo-Christian roots. What would happen if European leaders renewed their commitment to the principles of freedom based on a proper understanding of human dignity and liberty combined with a greater emphasis on moral values, personal responsibility, the spirit of entrepreneurship, and less state interference?

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