• by NUNO DA SILVA GONÇALVES, S.J. | Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University

We still live moments of uncertainty, but we have now reasons to look at the future with renewed confidence. In the next academic year, we will gradually approach normality, even if the flexibility with which we have faced the difficulties will still be necessary. Looking at the future, we have rolled up our sleeves to offer new formative proposals responding to the needs of the Church and society. Let us therefore commit ourselves to “seeing all things new in Christ” following the motto of [...]

• by JOHAN VERSCHUEREN, S.J. | Delegate of the Superior General for the Interprovincial Houses and Works of the Society of Jesus in Rome

In his address at the conference organised by the Institute of Spirituality  to mark the opening of the Ignatian Year, the Delegate for the Interprovincial Houses  of the Society of Jesus in Rome suggests that the process for integrating  the Pontifical Oriental Institute and the Pontifical Biblical Institute  into the Gregoriana be viewed in the light of individual and community conversion,  for a university in fidelity with the spirit of Veritatis gaudium.

• by PAOLO BENANTI | Faculty of Theology

The pandemic has accelerated the digitalisation process in society, bringing new opportunities and challenges to light. Even the Gregoriana has remodelled its training offer with the adoption of the Moodle platform and blended learning between digital and onsite modalities. A change which goes beyond the emergency situation and looks into our mission.

Interview with Fr. Gaetano Piccolo S.J., Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

The new Licentiate programme, the Research Groups, the Gregorian University Philosophical Society (SOFUG): the Faculty of Philosophy is alive and dynamic. Its didactic focuses on three criteria: systematicity, in-depth study and personalization. Its objectives: to prepare students for teaching, writing and research.

Interview with Fr. Pavulraj Michael S.J., Director of the Institute of Spirituality

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

Studying and living the spiritual experience of the believer is what the Institute of Spirituality proposes, and in addition to the Licentiate and Doctorate degrees in Spiritual Theology, also offers  specific courses on Ignatian spirituality and on the formation of Spiritual Accompaniers

Interdisciplinary studies on Human Dignity and Care (IADC)

• by MEGHAN ALLEN - ANNALISA PISU

Founded in 2012, the Centre for Child Protection changes its academic physiognomy to respond to the cry for justice and healing of those injured by abuse and to study the factors that threaten human dignity, with an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach

• by MADDALENA SCHIAVO | "Cardinal Bea" Centre for Judaic Studies

The new Licentiate in Judaic Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations, offered from A.A. 2021-2022, establishes  the mutual enrichment that occurs when Christianity and Judaism study Revelation side by side.

Interview with Fr. Damián Guillermo Astigueta S.J., Moderator of the new Diploma in Penal Jurisprudence

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

The new Diploma in Penal Jurisprudence developed from the need to learn canon law even in its procedural phase. It is a mainly practical course where one is confronted with real cases and, thanks to the integral training of future operators in ecclesiastical courts, it aims to be a way of serving justice

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

Rome contains not only a unique artistic heritage, but the roots of faith. The new Diploma in Christian and Medieval Antiquities combines lectures, visits to monuments and a Documentation Workshop to provide methods and tools for approaching the analysis of documents and monuments correctly. 

• by MIGUEL YÁÑEZ, S.J. | Moderator of the Diploma in Practical Theology majoring in Family Ministry

What does “discern” mean in family life? The professors of the Diploma in Family Ministry shared some reflections on this topic, on occasion of the Year that Pope Francis dedicated to the family.

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

The relationship between faith and science is once again the focus of a debate extending beyond the realm of scholars.  The Faculty of Theology hosted an unprecedented online course, open to the public, where science responded to questions on the meaning of life, raised with renewed intensity.

• by CARMEN APARICIO | Faculty of Theology

Aware of ongoing socio-cultural transformations, he published several works featuring theological reflection in dialogue with post-modernity. These writings clearly attest to his theological reflection centred on Jesus Christ, the focal point of his life.

• by MASSIMO CARLO GIANNINI | Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage of the Church

Next November 17-19, 2021, the Gregoriana will hold a conference on Saint Robert Bellarmine, its Patron Saint, marking the fourth centenary of his death. The following is a brief outline of a highly erudite figure who lived during a  complex historical period

• by MARTÍN M. MORALES, S.J. | Director of the Historical Archives of the Pontifical Gregorian University

The Historical Archives of the Gregoriana is launching a set of initiatives to mark the anniversary of the death of Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621), drawing on its ancient manuscript holdings. With the opening of the web platform Gregorian Archives Text Editing (GATE) in 2017, the Historical Archives advanced the creation of the Monumenta Bellarmini, offering a constantly growing collaborative environment.

A dialogue with Fr. Franco Imoda, S.J.

• by STANISŁAW MORGALLA, S.J. | Director of the Institute of Psychology

Why an Institute of Psychology in a Pontifical University? To which needs has it answered, and what intuitions have shaped it? Fr. Franco Imoda S.J., one of the founders of the Institute and Director for many years, shares a valuable testimony of its beginnings, in celebration of its first 50 years

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

To grow, improve, and rise from good to better: the Ignatian Magis is a hallmark of our University today also thanks to the efforts of the Quality Committee 

Support from benefactors and friends in a difficult year

• by PAOLO PEGORARO

Pope Francis reminded us of the importance of saying "Thank you!" as an authentic Christian way of life. In these months the solicitude of our friends and benefactors has once again been a support and an encouragement to which we respond with our deepest "Thank you!".