Ceremony & Presentation
The Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal serves as a tangible sign of the importance of environmental justice and respect for creation in our world.
By leading the global Catholic Church in addressing environmental and social challenges, Pope Leo XIV models how leaders across sustainability, theology, policy and business can respond with rigorous, ethical and actionable plans to recognize our interconnectedness in caring for our people and our planet.
The Inaugural Ceremony
The Medal will be presented by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on October 13, 2026, at Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo, during the Villanova University International Sustainability Conference.
About the Venue
Borgo Laudato Si’—the Laudato Si’ Village—functions as the Vatican's center for integral ecology and sustainability. It was intentionally created to foster education, research and practical projects inspired by the landmark encyclical Laudato Si'.
Holding the Medal Ceremony at Borgo Laudato Si’ underscores the Conference's core dedication to linking academic research, environmental stewardship and social justice in a setting uniquely committed to caring for our common home.
