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INTRODUCTION

A year has passed since Pope Francis visited Sophia University. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, new guidance is called for.

In this exhibition we would like to reflect on Sophia University’s connections with the Popes over the years and introduce the message received from Pope Francis on his visit to our university. We hope that, at this difficult period of the pandemic, this exhibit will offer some food for thought.

This online exhibition is a compilation of prior exhibitions held at the No.2 building entrance hall (November 14 to December 20, 2019) and at the No.6 building 1st Floor (March 20, 2020 to present).

資料番号:ネガ2-5602Z3-15
February 25, 1981
Pope John Paul Ⅱ's blessing of then-President Pittau. At right is chancellor Yanase.

CHAPTER 1
THE POPES AND SOPHIA UNIVERSITY

Sophia is a Catholic university, and examining its history demonstrates its close connections with the Popes.
In this Chapter we will examine Sophia’s connections with the Popes in chronological order up to Pope Francis.

November 26, 2019
Pope Francis arrives at the Sophia Event

CHAPTER 2
REFLECTING ON THE VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS

Since Pope Francis’s election in 2013, we had a number of exchanges with the Pope on various occasions. On November 26, 2019, during his stay in Japan, we were able to welcome Pope Francis to our university.
In this chapter we look back on the Pope’s visit and introduce items that recall the event.

VIEWING AND USE OF EXHIBITION MATERIALS FOR PRIVATE OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES:

Please contact Sophia Archives for personal viewing or use of any exhibition materials.
The exhibits with numbers indicated can be viewed in our archives.