Catholic Universities' Role in Faith and Knowledge
Pope Leo XIV emphasized that Catholic universities should foster growth in both faith and knowledge.
Catholic education should give students an approach that "does not oversimplify questions, that does not fear doubts, that overcomes intellectual laziness, and thus also defeats spiritual atrophy,"
The pope expressed his hopes during an evening Mass, praying that the students' studies would help them "express, explain, deepen and proclaim the reasons for the hope that is in us."
- Pontifical universities and institutes in Rome enroll over 15,000 students from 125 nations.
- Students study a range of subjects, including theology, philosophy, liturgy, and canon law.
Author's summary: Pope emphasizes faith and knowledge in Catholic education.