The Vatican is lit up by the richest man in China to highlight climate change

One of the most powerful men in Asia was part of a group of humanitarian investors that financed a spectacular art instillation projected on to St Peter’s Basilica this week.

Fiat Lux: Illuminating our Common Home - which used the Vatican as a canvas for famous and inspiring pictures of the world around us - was aimed at highlighting the effects of climate change as world leaders met in Paris to discuss the issue.

Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong business magnate whose foundation invested in the project which was watched by about 1.8m people on Wednesday night, said it was an “honour” to work with the Vatican.

“It is our hope that this project will inspire reflection, rekindling our quest for spiritual and scientific wisdom, renewing our hope and steadfastness.

”While science and technology can broaden human perspective, it is only through love that humanity can prevail.

“That is why it is such a privilege to participate in this project here, at the very nexus of the philosophy of brotherly love. We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity,” Ka-shing added.

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