School of Church Communications

Comunicazione Istituzionale

The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross established the School of Church Communications in 1996 to prepare communication professionals for ecclesial institutions. 

Patroness     Flyer     Conference April 27-28, 2026 C.S. Lewis

The School’s program offers students solid, systematic courses in four key areas:

  • The nature of communication and the elements upon which it is based. This includes the processes of shaping public opinion, the structure of information-based entities and the language of the traditional means of communication (radio, tv, press), as well as the new technology-based media.
  • The Church in cultural context. The Church presents its message and incarnates the faith in an ongoing dialogue with men, women and cultures. This area investigates of how Christianity has developed and expressed its message over the centuries, transforming it into a catalyst of cultural change.
  • The theological, philosophical and canonical content of the faith and its impact on the identity of the Church as an Institution.
  • The application of these theories, practices and communication techniques to institutions of the Church, bearing in mind their particular identity. Special emphasis is given to how communication offices are organized, methods of communicating with the various interlocutors of the Church and the presentation of the content of the faith in the field of public opinion.

In evidenza

The Special Issue of the journal Church, Communication & Culture from the School of Communication has been released recently, dedicated to analyzing the succession of “historic” events that, for several weeks, placed Rome at the center of global attention—from the death of Pope Francis (April 21, 2025) to the election of Leo XIV to the papal throne (May 8, 2025).

It features three articles, each entrusted to different groups of scholars, that examine various aspects of this significant event in the life of the Church:

Rome, October 6, 2025

Dear students, faculty, staff, and alumni,

As we embark on this new academic year, my first thought is one of profound gratitude to the Lord for the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of our University. These have been intense and emotionally rich months: the photographic exhibition allowed us to relive, year by year, the moments that have marked our history - from our origins in 1984 to the audience with the late Pope Francis in 2023; the shared choice of our new institutional motto, Omnes traham ad meipsum, has provided a luminous synthesis of our mission for the future; and finally, the tribute to the "pioneers" has shown us with gratitude the human and spiritual roots from which everything began.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the inauguration ceremony for the new academic year 2025/26 was held. On that occasion, four Honorary Doctorates were conferred by the various Schools.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (11:40 AM, Giovanni Paolo II Aula Magna), as a welcoming moment and now established tradition, the Welcome Day for new students was held.

The event began with introductory greetings from Prof. Sergio Destito, followed by a training session led by Prof. Sergio Tapia. In addition, several services for students were presented, including the Academic Office and the Library.

Concluding remarks were delivered by the Academic Vice‑Rector, Prof. Cristina Reyes.

At 12:45 PM, the celebration of Holy Mass was scheduled.

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