The Queen Jadwiga
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St. QUEEN JADWIGA’S PEARL
The
Queen Jadwiga's Pearl was established on the
occasion of the 5th anniversary of establishment of the Queen Jadwiga Foundation. This award is being granted to the
politician who has the scientific background and whose political activities
are rooted in Christian values. In the year 2005 the Queen Jadwiga's Rocco
Buttiglione's defences of Christian values during
his contentious confirmation hearings before the European Commission is to be
an example that should be followed by all Catholic politicians. While
weathering a firestorm of criticism Mr. Buttiglione maintained his steadfast support of
equality before the law and the equal dignity of every individual and stood
fast against the attacks of radical liberals, communists and greens, that
deny all public manifestation of religion. In addition to his political and
public life Professor Buttiglione's
intellectual achievements in the areas of theology, philosophy, and social
ethics are consistently contributing to the moral debate in the USA as well
as Europe. With his numerous publications in several languages, as well as
his distinguished teaching career, Minister Buttiglione has facilitated and fostered
genuine progress in thought about the relationship between human freedom,
religious faith, and the free and virtuous society. Copyright the Queen Jadwiga Foundation |
Italian
Consulate in Melbourne - representatives from the Queen Jadwiga Foundation, Director of the Foundation Prof. Zbigniew Les and Ms Magdalena Les present the award
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