The Auxiliary Bishop of Rome, Monsignor Lorenzo Leuzzi, visited the Roman headquarters of theIstituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), where he was welcomed by a large number of the institute's employees. The coordinator of University Pastoral Care, recently appointed Bishop of Teramo-Atri, emphasized the importance of cultural growth as an indispensable step towards a free and informed society. The contradiction between science and faith must be overcome. Bishop Leuzzi holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery, and his studies and ecclesiastical experience are an example of how spirituality and research can coexist and work together: "Thinking about the future, even in the workplace, does not mean pursuing clear and distinct ideas, but," the Bishop noted, "having the planning ability that is a synthesis of certainty and innovation." The Bishop praised the INGV's activities and encouraged the scientific community to work towards the study of natural hazards.
