The Benedict Conference

In October 2023, more than 300 people gathered for the Inaugural Benedict Conference.
The conference was an intellectual feast, a chance to unpack the rich theological and philosophical tradition of the Church as embodied by the thought of Pope Benedict XVI.With conversations built around the themes of truth, goodness and beauty, the talks and discussions covered a range of topics, including the loss of the language of truth in society; the intrinsic goodness of femininity and masculinity, and how to respond to prevalent ideas about the sex and gender distinction; the meaning of beauty as a pathway to God; and how Pope Benedict witnessed to the intelligence, simplicity and beauty of the Catholic faith.