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Event

16th April 2026

Can the West Survive Without Christianity?

Rome, Italy

Hôtel Atlante Star
Via Giovanni Vitelleschi, 3400193 Roma RM
Italy

REGISTER DIRECTIONS

This high-level policy and cultural discussion will explore the foundational role of Christianity in shaping Western civilization and assess its relevance for the future of Europe and the broader West. The event aims to foster thoughtful dialogue among policymakers, academics, and opinion leaders during American Week in Rome.

Agenda

Thursday, 16th April 2026

11:00

Opening Session

  • Nicola Procaccini, MEP,President of New Direction, Co-Chair of the ECR Group (video)
  • Stephen Bartulica, MEP, President of Political Network for Values

11:15

Keynote Speech

  • Cardinal Gerhard Müller

11:30

Panel Discussion

Can the West survive Without Christianity?

  • Branko Grims, MEP, EPP
  • Declan Ganley, Entrepreneur, Patented Inventor
  • Carlo Fidanza, MEP, Vice President of the ECR Party (video)
  • Marcello Pera, Philosopher
  • Marco Scurria, Senator FdI
  • Brian Brown, International Organization for the Family
  • Mario Fantini, The European Conservative (moderator)
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