The Vice-Rector of International Relations, Pablo Blesa, attended this event together with representatives of catholic universities from all over the world, which included a private audience with the Pope and working sessions on the role of these institutions in the current geopolitical context.
This is the first meeting of María Dolores García with the Holy Father after the death of her husband and founder of the Universidad Católica de Murcia, José Luis Mendoza, last January
In an affectionate meeting at the Vatican with José Luis Mendoza, President of the Universidad Católica de Murcia, His Holiness Pope Francis signed the UCAM Decree of University Apostolate and the Founding Charter of the San Antonio University Order
The Official Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year concluded with his speech, in which he thanked "all the work done" by the Universidad Católica during these 25 years, encouraging it to "move forward, sowing hope".
UCAM, with the collaboration of the Holy See and the Spanish and International Olympic Committees, will organise the first edition of the Games in Spain.
In a meeting held at the Vatican, His Holiness Pope Francis bestowed the papal honour, instituted by Leo XIII in 1888 for people who have shown long and outstanding service to the Catholic Church and to the Pope, upon José Luis Mendoza
A programme to train trainers was created and, initially, centres to promote employment in Africa and India will be opened. Furthermore, education in ethical values in science and technology will be promoted.
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