Bishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo

Bishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo served as Chancellor of both the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences from 1998 to 2022, marking a transformative quarter-century of leadership in Vatican academic institutions. His academic career includes serving as Lecturer and Full Professor in the History of Philosophy at the Pontifical Lateran University, where he also served as Dean of the Faculty. As Chancellor, he played a pivotal role in advancing dialogue between science and faith, particularly through his contributions to Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si', where he taught the theological and philosophical foundations of environmental stewardship. His leadership helped transform the Pontifical Academies into influential platforms for addressing global challenges like climate change, sustainable development, and social justice. Through his work with the SDG Academy and other initiatives, he has helped disseminate Catholic social teaching on environmental protection and sustainable development to a global audience, bridging religious wisdom with contemporary scientific understanding.