Australian Catholic University’s Plunkett Centre for Ethics will host a free webinar exploring Pope Francis’ contributions to bioethics and moral philosophy during his 12-year pontificate.

Plunkett Centre director Dr Xavier Symons will lead the webinar with guest speakers including the centre’s founding director Dr Bernadette Tobin, who is also a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Plunkett honorary fellow Associate Professor Natasha Michael from the University of Notre Dame Australia and Oxford University bioethicist Dr Michael Wee.

Hosted on the eve of the conclave to elect a new pope, the webinar will offer a critical appraisal of Pope Francis' contribution and unpack what he taught the world about the complex human nature of health and illness.

Event Date

Tuesday 6 May 2025
4.00pm–5.15pm

Venue

Online

Cost

Free

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