The Pontifical Gregorian University has educated 28 Saints and 16 Popes. The first Jesuit educational institution, it was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, himself. Now, there are 189 Jesuit universities around the world.
The University of the Popes – the Pontifical Gregorian University
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