# Cardinal Ravasi Joins 2027 Zayed Award Jury

> Cardinal Ravasi named to 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity judging committee.
- Title: Cardinal Ravasi Joins 2027 Zayed Award Jury · Vaticannews
- Summary: Cardinal Ravasi named to 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity judging committee. Cardinal Ravasi joins panel selecting 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/judging-committee-announced-2027-zayed-award-human-fraternity.html
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- Published: 2026-10-01T08:04:19.943+00:00
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## 2027 Zayed Award Jury Announced
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announces its five-member judging committee for 2027, recognizing individuals and organizations working to advance human fraternity and peaceful coexistence.
## Cardinal Ravasi Named
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Culture, has been named to the judging committee for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
## Jury Members Revealed
Joining Cardinal Ravasi are former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and former Iraqi President Barham Salih; Lebanon’s First Lady Nehmat Aoun; and Maulen Ashimbayev, former Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan’s Parliament.
## First-Time Representations
According to the announcement, Italy, Iraq, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan are represented on the judging committee for the first time.
## Award Background
The annual, independent international award was established following the 2019 meeting in Abu Dhabi between Pope Francis and Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, during which they signed the Document on Human Fraternity.
## Nominations Open
Nominations for the eighth edition are open for individuals and organizations advancing human fraternity and solidarity worldwide, with submissions due before 31 October through the award’s website.
## Key takeaway

Cardinal Ravasi joins panel selecting 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity recipients.