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Eulogy for Father Gianfranco Berbenni

On the night of January 14th, 2024, he fell asleep in the Lord, his whole life having been given in answer to the call to the priesthood, which he received while still a child.

As intelligent as he was modest, he demanded high standards of himself, but never imposed them on others. He was both a doctor of Church History and an accomplished cook, knowledgeable and down-to-earth, hard-working and generous. He was reluctant to accept praise or put himself forward, preferring to keep a low profile. He had the ability to engage positively with all classes of society, and was gentlemanly with whoever approached him.

As a man of broad and deep culture, capable both of rigorous analysis and enlightening synthesis, and of great intellectual honesty, he never confused the scientific achievements of different disciplines, accepting them even when they diverged, aware always of the need for further investigation, even if that should lead to their invalidation. He was a keen observer of our current times across the most diverse fields, displaying a clarity of judgement acquired from his knowledge of history.

A Capuchin Franciscan at heart, he grew steadily in the knowledge of St Francis, of Franciscanism and Church History. He was a theologian with all-round competence, from Patristics to Fundamental Theology and Liturgy.

He drew together the religious experiences of the Islamic and Eastern worlds, recognising their achievements in spirituality.

His love for the Lord Jesus led him into an in-depth study of the Holy Shroud, becoming recognised as one of the most reliable scholars on this subject. A discerning and enthusiastic music lover, he played piano and organ, and was well-versed in the figurative arts, too. Through his intelligent use of photography, he assembled an invaluable documentary resource. A computer expert, he has left behind digital records that remain a testament to his life and work.

P. Stefano Dubini, Order of Capuchin Friars Minor

The InGentibus Organisation is an international non-profit making institution inspired by strong ethical principles. Its overall task is to encourage and support research and development intended to lead to greater human dignity world-wide. (Hypertechnologies and Society in the XXI century)

The strategy of InGentibus starts from a view which is complex and simple at the same time:

  • complex because of the complexity of the world in its cultures, its continents, nations and regions;
  • simple in its overall approach which is to encourage a migration of resources from purely materialistic objectives to those centred on people, particularly on those who are disadvantaged.

 


"…There are great dangers and, at the same time, immense opportunities induced by every 'industrial revolution': We can self-destruct in ever greater conflicts (between North and South, between rich countries and those under minimum living standards)or we can initiate a wise distribution of a wealth that in the future will be multiplied by industrial robotics. As much as we rebel against such transformations, their advance is inevitable. In fact, on the contrary, thanks to just these technological opportunities, contemporary man can, with great effort construct, the premises for a truly dignified and just Society. …"

Padre Gianfranco,
Founder of InGentibus e.V.

 

 

 

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News & Events

InGentibus has been invited to attend the World Summit is organised by GLT (Global Leadership Team) on appointment by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
The World Summit is held under the support of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) and the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).
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On Friday, 26th September 2008 InGentibus organizes the first scientific Colloquium on Nanotechnology: "Opportunities and Risks in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology " which will take place in Palazzo BALDASSINI, Via delle Coppelle, 35 - 00186 Roma, Italy

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InGentibus is subcontractor in the European Integrated Project NanoHand which was kicked off at the University of Oldenburg from the 10th to 12th July 2006.

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InGentibus organized the international symposium on Nanotechnology " New Perspectives for Energy and Medicine" which took place in Essen, Germany on January, 27. 2006.

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Our Heritage for Tomorrow - The ITER project at the European Parliament (31st January up to 4th February 2005 )

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