May 12, 2026 · Alex Ferrara
Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Sapienza University of Rome on May 14. During this visit, he will engage in meaningful activities at the University Chapel.
The visit will feature a moment of prayer, along with an opportunity to greet the community at 10:20 a.m. Additionally, Pope Leo XIV will deliver a speech at the rectorate and the Aula Magna.
Key figures, including Fr. Gabriele Vecchione, described the university as "a laboratory of human hearts," emphasizing its role in shaping the future with its 125,000 students from around the globe. He noted the importance of living faith with a rational approach, suitable for the 21st century.
The visit underscores the ongoing relationship between the papacy and the academic community, emphasizing dialogue and collaboration in addressing contemporary social issues.