Pope Urges Jesuit Universities to Lead on Global Challenges | Spokane News

Gonzaga’s President Katia Passerini joined 18 other Jesuit college leaders on a powerful pilgrimage to Rome, where they met Pope Leo the Fourteenth — who challenged them to unite and tackle the world’s biggest crises: rising secularism, neglect of the poor, environmental collapse, and the ethical storm of AI. The Pope called on these universities to train students as “men and women for others,” empowering them to lead with purpose. Passerini, deeply rooted in Rome and Catholic tradition, called the visit brief but transformative. The group also received vital guidance on ethical tech use and toured Jesuit landmarks, reinforcing their mission to shape leaders who confront global challenges with wisdom and compassion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/865ab71581fb2dcf