The Centesimus Annus – Pro Pontifice Foundation promotes Courses in Catholic Social Teaching (CST) addressed to public and private executives, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs and religious and others, with have the objective of training them in the principles and action of the CST. Through the course the Foundation aims to foster the growth of a community of thinking and cohesive people that can also influence the areas that the Foundation itself is aimed at.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING COURSES
Social Teaching of the Church: new edition of training course in preparation which will be held from January to March 2026
‘From Leo XIII to Leo XIV. New challenges renewed social commitment’ is the theme of the 2026 edition of the annual training course in Social Teaching of the Church, promoted and organised over many years by the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation. The fields of cultural, social, political and economic reflection make up a reality in constant flux. Contemporary societies today face increasingly complex challenges: from technological and bioethical transformations to environmental and economic crises, to new demands for peace, justice and universal fraternity. The training course in Social Teaching of the Church aims to address these challenges by promoting a fruitful dialogue between academic reflection and the concrete experience of the participants. This year, for the first time, the course will be held in two locations: Rome and Milan. There will be three meetings in Rome and two in Milan, held at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. This is an important innovation, which enriches the training programme thanks to the contribution of two complementary cultural and ecclesial contexts, offering participants the opportunity to enjoy an even richer and more diverse experience.
Read the letter from the Educational Director