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An academic congress — “From the Council to the Synod: Rereading a Church’s Journey, 60 Years on Since Lumen Gentium (1964–2024)” — was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30, 2024.

In Rome, theologians reflect on ‘reception’ stage of Synod on Synodality

Oct 30, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The academic congress was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30. Read more

The library of the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Pontifical Gregorian University announces merger with biblical, Eastern institutes

Mar 19, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The historic Pontifical Gregorian University this week announced its official merger with the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical Oriental... Read more

Father Mark Lewis, S.J.

Father Mark Lewis named rector of Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome

Jun 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Florida-born priest’s appointment follows that of Atlanta-born Father Thomas Joseph White to lead the Angelicum. Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome has been criticized for its response to claims about plagiarism in past doctoral dissertations

Catholic university in Rome attracts criticism for handling of plagiarism accusations

Dec 14, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Catholic university in Rome has been criticized for its response to claims that some past students may have plagiarized... Read more

Fr. Hans Zollner.

Safeguarding expert to lead Rome’s new anthropology institute

Jul 2, 2021

By CNA Staff

Fr. Hans Zollner S.J. will serve as director of the institute at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Read more

Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J.

Safeguarding expert: Guidelines are ‘in vain’ if not upheld by Church powers

Apr 30, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J, explains why Rome’s Center for Child Protection is becoming an anthropology institute. Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, which will offer a diploma course in minor protection in 2016.

Rome’s Center for Child Protection to become Institute of Anthropology

Apr 27, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The center was founded in 2012 to provide internet-based training to Catholics anywhere in the world Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.

Gregorian University clears Scottish bishop accused of plagiarism

Mar 2, 2020

The announcement Monday concluded an investigation begun by the university in January, following accusations that Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld,... Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

Gregorian University to ‘review’ bishop’s allegedly plagiarized dissertation

Jan 17, 2020

By JD Flynn

The Pontifical Gregorian University said Friday it will review the doctoral dissertation of Scotland’s Bishop Stephen Robson, which is alleged... Read more

Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ.

Pontifical university offers new youth protection degree program

Feb 10, 2018

By Elise Harris

Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University will begin offering a two-year licentiate course in protecting minors, a move Fr. Hans Zollner SJ,... Read more

Pope greets graduates of Rome course on protecting minors from abuse

Jun 14, 2016

By Ann Schneible

The first graduates of an international diploma course on safeguarding minors received a special greeting from Pope Francis, who encouraged... Read more

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, which will offer a diploma course in minor protection in 2016.

Pontifical university plans to offer diploma in child protection by 2016

Jul 2, 2015

By Elise Harris

Beginning in the spring of 2016, Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University will begin offering an intensive one-semester diploma program on the... Read more