Gregorian University Foundation

It isn't too late to register for our Distinguished Lecture on the Conclave. The lecture is free, but registration is required.

Our two lecturers are Fr. Christian Saenz, SJ, a Jesuit from Miam and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, and Fr. Sam Sawyer, SJ, editor in chief of America Magazine - The Jesuit Review.

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We are excited to announce that our next installment of our Distinguished Lecture series will be taking place via webinar on July 7 at 7pm ET on how conclaves shape Catholic history .

Our lecturers are Fr. Christian Saenz, SJ and Fr. Sam Sawyer, SJ. Fr. Saenz hails from Miami and is an Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and the Pontifical Gregorian University where he now an instructor of Church History and Latin. Fr. Sawyer is editor in chief of America Magazine - The Jesuit Review , a Gregorian University Foundation trustee and an alumnus of Scranton Preparatory School.

The lecture is free, but registration is required. See the link below to find out more register today!

https://gregorianfoundation.org/distinguished-lecture-series-2025/

HE Timothy Cardinal Dolan, former Pontificia Università Gregoriana Faculty member, HE Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Gregorian Alumnus, and Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia, Gregorian Alumnus, at the 2025 Path to Peace Gala.

This year, the Holy See Mission marks the 60th anniversary of the historic visit of Pope Saint Paul VI to the United Nations on October 4, 1965, as well as the 10th anniversary of His Holiness Pope Francis’ visit to the United Nations on September 25, 2015.

Given these two important anniversaries, they honored His Eminence, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, for his outstanding service to the cause of peace.

Ah springtime in Rome! Today's beautiful day allowed the Gregorian to open up the ceiling in the Quadriportico

What an inspiring place to study and work with other students for year end assignments.

Barbara and Albert del Castillo graciously opened their Miami Lakes, FL home for a wonderful evening of conversation and community in support of the Gregorian University Foundation. Guests were honored to hear from Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ—professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University and director of the Institute of Anthropology (IADC)—who shared compelling updates on his critical work in safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable across the Church and beyond.
A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed to the spirit of the evening. Your presence and engagement help advance the mission of the IADC and the important work of the Gregorian.

It was lovely to see Pontifical Gregorian University alumnus and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pierre Parolin back at his alma mater for an event regarding Ukraine.

Cardinal Parolin: We hope talks in Istanbul open paths to peace - Vatican News On the sidelines of an event on Ukraine at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks about the direct ...

A great opinion piece regarding newly elected Pope by Gregorian University Foundation trustee, Sam Sawyer, SJ. Fr. Sawyer is the editor in chief of America Magazine - The Jesuit Review

Opinion | Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics Political partisanship is likely to become an even more untenable position for American Catholics than it already is.

Happy Mother's Day! Many thanks to Pontificia Università Gregoriana (Pontifical Gregorian University) professor Fr. Scott Brodeur, SJ, and his brother Jesuit and Senior Advisor to the President of the GUF, Fr. William George, SJ for saying Mother's Day Mass intentions for GUF friends and supporters.

Fr. Brodeur said Mass at the Bellarmino today and Fr. George presided over Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in Easton, Md.

A warm welcome from the Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University l, Fr Mark Lewis S.J., to Pope Leo XIV.

A warm welcome to and call to pray for Pope Leo XIV from Gregorian University Foundation President Tom Merkel, S. J. and Chair of the Board of Trustees William Whelan.

Dear Friends,

With the Church around the world, we rejoice at the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff. As he begins his ministry as the successor of St. Peter, we offer him our heartfelt congratulations and the assurance of our prayers.

We ask our supporters to join us in this prayer for Pope Leo, from the Augustine Order which emphasizes the importance of seeking holiness and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform one's life.

"Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit,
that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy."

In this moment of grace and transition, we entrust his pontificate to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. May his leadership bring wisdom, unity, and renewal to the Church.

Let us join together in prayer for our new pope as he takes up this sacred call.

With joyful anticipation we await the man who will assume the chair of St. Peter.

As the wait for the Conclave to elect a new pope continues, in the center hall of the Pontifical Gregorian University there is a book which recorded the vote of the 1724 Conclave which lasted nine days!

Thanks to for sharing photos of this amazing antiquity with us!