Pontifical Lateran University

History

• 1853: Established as Athenaeum of Roman Pontifical Seminary (English) / Ateneo del Pontificio Seminario Romano (Italiano)
• 1959.05.17: Renamed as Pontifical Lateran University (English) / Päpstliche Lateranuniversität (Deutsch) / Pontificia Universidad Lateranense (español) / Université pontificale du Latran (français) / Pontificia Università Lateranense (Italiano) / Papieski Uniwersytet Laterański (polski) / Pontifícia Universidade Lateranense (Português) / 宗座拉特朗大學 (正體中文) / Pontificia Universitas Lateranensis (latine)

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Associated Organizations

• Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Matrimonial and Family Science

Present Officials

Rector Magnificus (2023.08.01 – ...):	Archbishop Alfonso Vincenzo Amarante, C.SS.R. (55) Titular Archbishop of Sorres
Secretary General (2021.02.22 – ...):	Dr. Immacolata Incocciati
Grand Chancellor (2024.10.06 – ...):	Cardinal Baldassare Reina (55) Cardinal-Priest of S. Maria Assunta e S. Giuseppe a Primavalle Archpriest of Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran Vicar General for the Vicariate of Rome of Roma (Italy) Apostolic Administrator of Ostia (Italy) Grand Chancellor of Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Matrimonial and Family Science

Past Officials Rector Magnificus: Prof. Vincenzo Buonomo (64) (2018.06.02 – 2023.08.01) Rector Magnificus: Bishop Enrico dal Covolo, S.D.B. (75) (2010.06.30 – 2018.06.02) Rector Magnificus: Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella (Rino) (74) (2002.01.18 – 2010.06.30) Rector Magnificus: Bishop Angelo Scola (84) (later Cardinal) (1995.09.14 – 2002.01.05) Rector Magnificus: Fr. Umberto Betti, O.F.M. (later Cardinal) (1991 – 1995) Rector Magnificus: Bishop Pietro Rossano (1982.12.07 – 1991.06.15) Rector Magnificus: Msgr. Franco Biffi (1974 – 1982) Rector Magnificus: Msgr. Pietro Pavan (later Cardinal) (1969 – 1973) Rector Magnificus: Msgr. Antonio Piolanti (1957 – 1969) Rector Magnificus: Fr. Pio Paschini (later Bishop) (1932 – 1957) Rector Magnificus: Fr. Roberto Ronca (later Archbishop) (1930 – 1932) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal José Tolentino Calaça de Mendonça (60) (2024.04 – 2024.10.06) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Angelo De Donatis (72) (2017.05.26 – 2024.04.06) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Agostino Vallini (85) (2008.06.27 – 2017.05.26) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Camillo Ruini (95) (1991.07.01 – 2008.06.27) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Ugo Poletti (1973.03.26 – 1991.01.17) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Angelo Dell’Acqua, O.Ss.C.A. (1968.01.13 – 1972.08.27) Grand Chancellor: Cardinal Luigi Traglia (1965.03.30 – 1968.01.09)

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