• by MARK A. LEWIS, S.I. | Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University

It is a time of new beginnings and excitement for our mission: the Rector’s task is to take care of it and direct it. For this reason, it is important to create an academic community of faith, which aids in the formation of our students. The variety of skills and experiences they bring help to create a community enriched by diversity, but always faithful to unity and universality.

• by STELLA MORRA | Director of the "Alberto Hurtado" Centre for Faith and Culture

The presence of women at the Gregoriana is no longer a source of surprise. In fact, it is a long-standing reality (20,75%) that should however  remain a source of reflection and stimulus for us. Embracing the other person in their diversity is important, without assuming that being male or female is the same, learning to face the challenging task of pausing  on the threshold of the other person’s mystery without being strangers to them.

Interview with Sister Samuela Rigon, Institute of Psychology

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

The academic formation of women who entered consecrated life is a complex subject. For historical reasons, preference was given to qualifications that can be used in civil society, while theological formation is often limited to two or three years. Authentic collaboration requires an understanding of service without distortions, rediscovering baptism as our common vocation.

Interview with Prof. Ambrogio Bongiovanni Director of the Gregorian Centre for Interreligious Studies

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

The Centre for Interreligious Studies can be compared to an antenna for the University, still small, but capable of detecting important external signs. The newly appointed Director explains the significance of “interreligious studies”, its importance in various contexts, and the disciplines involved in the pedagogy of  dialogue. And its Golden Rule.

Interview with Fr. Philipp G. Renczes, S.J. Dean of the Faculty of Theology

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

Studying the various Christian traditions is important; but studying them together is moving into a higher gear.  The new Licentiate will allow students and professors belonging to the different Christian denominations to interact during a variety of two-voice seminars, and residential trips abroad

Four International Conferences in 2022

• by RENÉ MARIO MICALLEF, S.J. | Faculty of Theology

Four international conferences were held that brought moral theology into dialogue with the social sciences: on the family, on modern forms of slavery, on the ecological crisis and dialogue between disciplines, and on the education of refugees and migrants. These very concrete debates make us return to addressing the central questions of ethics in a profound way, without stopping at surface solutions.

Initiatives for Synod 2021-2024 / Faculty of Theology

• by ALBERTA MARIA PUTTI – CLAUDIA CICERO | Faculty of Theology

The course offered by the Faculty of Theology, aimed to respond to the need to create a path of research and study on the challenges posed to the Church by the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. The online and in-person course, thereby ensuring attendance from world countries, albeit intended primarily for students from the Faculty of Theology was open to all those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the subject.

Initiatives for Synod 2021-2024 / The Lonergan Project

• by STEFANIA DE VITO | Faculty of Theology

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Bernard Lonergan's Method in Theology, the interdisciplinary group of professors and students who study his thought at the Gregorian wanted to conduct a reflection regarding synodality

Interview with Fr. Joseph Xavier, S.J., Rector's Delegate for Scholarships

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

The Scholarships Office is well-organised today, with clear guidelines, strongly inclusive and sensitive to everyone’s needs. Ensuring access to education for persons experiencing conditions of need has become increasingly important. There is growing support for the laity and for women’s academic formation.

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

The large cross, commissioned to Franciscan artist Brazilian Brother Sidival Fila, is positioned on the left side of the Aula Magna and suspended by steel cables, so as to be always visible, even during video projections.

• by PAOLO PEGORARO | Editorial Director

In 2022 a former student was canonised, another was beatified. Young students who persevered along the path of Gospel service.  Role models for our academic community. Many are those operating in silence, even willing to risk their lives.