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CHICAGO—Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed reflects on Pope Francis’s enduring legacy:
“Whether through his teachings, his service, his sense of humor, or through his love, Pope Francis exemplified how to truly be a person for others. As an unyielding advocate for education and service, he never sought to ignore society’s complex problems, but instead showed us how to move forward, alongside one another, toward a better tomorrow. Loyola University Chicago will forever benefit from Pope Francis’s work to build bridges, connecting and supporting young people throughout the world.”
Background:
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, shared a direct connection to Loyola through meetings with University leadership, students and staff, as well as worldwide programs, such as the Building Bridges Initiative and continuing programming aligned with the Pope’s encyclical, Laudato Si’.
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About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
