From October 28 to November 7, 2024, (at 3:00 PM in Room A307),the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and the Isaac Abarbanel University Institute (Buenos Aires), the first Jewish university in Latin America, propose an experience of study and dialogue in Rome.
Open to students from all pontifical universities, this course aims to explore an emblematic text of the Scriptures - the Decalogue - from the different perspectives of Judaism and Christianity.
The Decalogue, repeated twice within the Torah/Pentateuch, has influenced both traditions' morals, spirituality, theology and doctrine; it is a basis for dialogue between them and contemporary culture.
The lessons will be held by professors from Italy, Argentina, and the Holy Land, Jews and
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, (at 12:40 PM in the Álvaro del Portillo Auditorium), the first episode of the second season of Imparare Roma was premiered. This series of films on the Christian history of the Eternal City is promoted by our University and created in collaboration with students.
This first episode is dedicated to a group of Christian thinkers and writers who flourished after the peace of the Church and the construction of the first Christian basilicas, promoted by Constantine. In particular, it commemorates the presence of three great saints who left their mark on Rome: Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint Jerome, and Saint Leo the
On Thursday, October 24, 2024 (9:00 am, Aula Magna Giovanni Paolo II), the 2024 Doctoral Students' Day was held at the initiative of the four Schools. After the opening remarks, prof. Jaime Nubiola, emeritus professor of Philosophy at the University of Navarra, gave a lectio magistralis entitled The Intellectual Life of a PhD Student: Reading, Thinking, Writing.
Two round tables followed. One on The First Steps of the PhD, coordinated by profs. José María Díaz, Kenny Ang, and Jaime Moya, and the other on The Thesis Writing Process, coordinated by profs. Gema Bellido, Gonzalo de la Morena, and Claudio Tagliapietra.
On October 18, 2024, the annual gathering of CARF benefactors – Centro Académico Romano Fundación – was once again held at our University. This Spanish foundation, established in 1989, makes it possible each year for dozens of seminarians and priests from around the world to receive their education at the ecclesiastical schools of the University of Navarra and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome.
CARF, supported by thousands of donors throughout Spain, has built an extensive network across the Iberian Peninsula over the years. As part of this effort, it organizes an annual meeting at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. This day of encounter and formation allows
The Rector, Rev. Prof. Fernando Puig, has appointed Prof. Filippo Serafini as Vice Director of the ISSR at Apollinare for the 2024-2028 term, replacing Rev. Prof. Giuseppe De Virgilio; and Prof. Rafael Díaz Dorronsoro as Academic Coordinator, replacing Prof. Valeria Ascheri.
Additionally, the position of Secretary has been renewed for Dr. Daniela Agostinelli.
From October 15 to December 10, 2024, the Center for Priestly Formation is organizing the 3rd edition of the Course on the Formation of Affection in Priests, led by Rev. Francisco Insa, professor of Spiritual Theology and psychiatrist.
Balanced affection can be defined as the harmonious relationship between reason and the heart (will, passions, emotions, and feelings). But how can it be properly developed? Is it possible to help others grow, even humanly, through pastoral work? How can one gauge a person's maturity? These questions will be addressed during the course sessions.
The course offers both in-person and online
Starting from October 15, 2024, and continuing until April 2025, the Department of Church History is organizing a new series of seminars dedicated this year to the theme Vatican Diplomacy: Between Raison d'État and Salus Animarum.
The activities—six in total, open to both faculty and university students—will take place on Tuesday afternoons (3:00 PM, Room A207). It is possible to earn 3 ECTS credits.
Poster
Until November 13, 2024, it is possible to enroll by accessing the following webpage of the Gregorian University for the 8th Edition of the Joint Diploma in Integral Ecology, a collaborative initiative of the Pontifical Universities and Colleges of Rome to promote the vision and mission of Pope Francis' Laudato si'.
Our University will host the classes of the second module titled The Gospel of Creation, scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024. The classes will be taught by Professor Prem Xalxo from the Gregorian University, Professor Arturo Bellocq
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes (1965) and as a path of reflection towards the centenary of the founding of Opus Dei (1928-2028), the University is organizing a three-year program of in-depth study, which includes two seminars and an expert meeting each year.
The scheduled events for this academic year, which will focus on The Meaning of Work and Human Activity in the Universe, are as follows:
Monday, October 14, 2024 (3:00 PM - Álvaro del Portillo Hall)
Theology of Earthly Realities and Gaudium et Spes
Claudio Tagliapietra - discussant Pilar Río
