VATICAN CITY, DEC 7, 2004 (VIS) - John Paul II today welcomed a delegation from the World Federation of Scientists who awarded him the "Erice Prize. Ettore Majorana - Science for Peace." Noting that the prize was "linked to the memory of the famous Italian physicist who contributed notably to the development of theoretical nuclear physics," the Pope said he would use the "generous gift ... for scholarships for needy students in the Third World."
The Holy Father pointed out that the International Center of Scientific Culture, founded 40 years ago in Erice, Sicily, by Prof. Antonio Zichichi and dedicated to Majorana, has been a "significant 'cenacle' of cultural activity in several areas of modern knowledge." He said he hoped that "joint efforts by the international scientific community, public institutions and all persons of good will might assure all of mankind a future of hope and peace."
AC/ERICE PRIZE/... VIS 20041207 (160)
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