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Prof. Joachim von Braun, President of Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and Sr. Prof. Helen Alford, President of Pontifical Academy of Social Science, had an Audience with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday February 14, 2026.
Themes discussed with the Holy Father included artificial intelligence, climate change, health and related equity and ethical issues, as well as freedom of science, and other themes.
Professor von Braun was also pleased and honoured to receive an extension of his role as President of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
