Rome — In a powerful convergence of spiritual mission and scientific responsibility, the theme of cardioprotection took center stage this past Saturday, December 6, during the Jubilee celebrations. The day was marked by a symbolic and tangible gesture: Dr. Fabio Costantino, cardiologist and founder of CardioSecurity Italia, presented a defibrillator to Pope Leo XIV during the Jubilee Audience in St. Peter’s Square.
This donation was not merely ceremonial but served as the launchpad for a broader initiative aimed at diffusing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and BLS-D (Basic Life Support and Defibrillation) training across parishes, schools, and workplaces. The project underscores a vital synergy between health safety and social care, positioning the protection of life as a primary duty for both civil and religious institutions.
A Summit on Health and Pastoral Responsibility
Following the morning audience, the focus shifted to the “Giovanni Paolo II” Auditorium at the Pontifical Urbaniana University for the high-level conference titled “Guarding Life, Serving the Mission.”
The event, moderated by journalist Claudia Conte and Massimiliano Sisto (TRM Network), fostered a unique dialogue between the Holy See, the Italian government, and the scientific community. The session opened with a video message from María Corina Machado Parisca, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, highlighting the global dimension of human rights and the right to health.
Distinguished speakers included Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, and Monsignor Antonio Staglianò, alongside Italian government officials such as Alfredo Mantovano (Undersecretary of State) and Senator Franco Zaffini (President of the Senate Health Commission). The cross-sector attendance demonstrated that safeguarding health is a universal language that bridges the gap between theology and public policy.
The Strategic Value of Cardioprotection
From an economic and social perspective, the event highlighted how investing in safety infrastructure is no longer optional. The cardioprotection of public and private spaces represents a critical asset for modern society.
CardioSecurity Italia’s project proposes an integral formation model. It aims to create “Cardio-Safe” environments—defined as locations that are both Cardio-Protected (equipped with devices) and Cardio-Formed (staffed by trained individuals). This approach is particularly relevant for the “economy of care,” a growing sector where technical preparation meets the ethical imperative of saving lives.
During the conference, Dr. Fabio Costantino and Giuseppe De Summa (Dicastery for Evangelization) emphasized that implementing these safety measures in ecclesiastical and mission environments creates a sustainable model of welfare that can be replicated in the corporate world.
A Commitment for the Future
The proceedings concluded with remarks from Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, who reiterated the church’s commitment to integral human development.
In a final gesture of solidarity, CardioSecurity Italia donated a Lifepak CR2 defibrillator to the Pontifical Urbaniana University, ensuring that the academic hub is equipped to handle cardiac emergencies. All attendees received the official “CardioSecurity” bracelet, symbolizing a shared pledge to be guardians of life in their respective communities.
As the Jubilee year progresses, this initiative stands as a testament to how innovation in health standards can serve the highest humanitarian missions.
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