According to Vatican spokesman Greg Burke “how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most in need,” was the highlight of their discussion.
The series of discussion which evolves in an informal atmosphere was held in the Santa Marta residence, in Vatican City where the pope resides.
“We gave him a model of Aquila, our solar-powered aircraft that will beam Internet connectivity to places that don't have it,” Zuckerberg said in a Facebook post. “And we shared our work with the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative to help people around the world.”
The month of December witnessed the launch of the initiative by the couples which aims to focus on;
• Personalized learning
• Curing diseases
• Connecting people and
• Building communities
Moreso, the company also emphasize the importance of the company focusing on funding nonprofit organizations, create private investments and ensure it participates in policy discussions.
In the meantime, Zuckerberg’s plan to ensure free Internet access to all keeps meeting a brick wall. Sometimes in early February, India regulating agencies rejected his pet project, which involves empowering developing nations with a no-cost mobile app referred to as Basics. The Indian regulators rejected the projected on the grounds it results in discrimination against other Internet sites.
Similarly, on Monday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi met with Zuckerberg and Chan before the Facebook founder proceeded on a Q & A session in Rome, streamed online via Facebook Live.
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