The Pontifical Gregorian University

The fundamental characteristic of the Pontifical Gregorian University is that of a Pontifical Ecclesiastical University entrusted by the Holy See to the Society of Jesus, a commission which Benedict XVI confirmed again in 2006.

Formation is crucial responsibility in our time that is characterized by the clarity of discernment, a courage backed by intelligence and a trust in the Spirit of God.

We recall the words of the Pope Benedict XVI: "It is indeed our duty to ask ourselves what kind of priest, or religious or lay person do we wish to form". More

Since 1930 the Pontifical Gregorian University has been located at Piazza della Pilotta, 4 - Rome (Italy).

In 1551, St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, opened a "Schola grammaticae et humanitatis pro iuvenibus" in Rome. Within a short span of time, it became the Roman College and in 1556 started conferring academic degrees according to pontifical norms.

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