The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) expressed on April 14 its solidarity with the Pope in his efforts to promote peace and fraternity among nations, condemning acts of war and urging world leaders to seek paths toward true relationships based on respect for life, justice, and the building of a better world.
This statement highlights the university’s commitment to values such as dialogue, care for the common home, quality of life, and respect for differences. The message comes at a time when global conflicts continue to affect societies worldwide.
Dr. Julio del Valle, Rector of PUCP, said: “Nuestra Universidad, fiel a su identidad católica y pontificia, se solidariza y apoya a nuestro Santo Padre en su trabajo y defensa por la paz en nuestro planeta, denunciando las atrocidades de la guerra y llamando a los líderes mundiales a buscar caminos que conduzcan a establecer verdaderas relaciones entre los pueblos, que se fundamenten en el respeto por la vida, la búsqueda de la justicia y la construcción de un mundo mejor. Queremos un mundo en el que se fomenten la calidad de vida y el respeto a la diferencia, así como los valores del diálogo y el cuidado de nuestra casa común.” Emmo. Cardenal Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio also endorsed this message as Grand Chancellor of PUCP and Archbishop of Lima.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú promotes cultural and social wellbeing by emphasizing contributions in education and research from its university community according to the official website. The institution operates under its established framework with RUC 20155945860 according to the official website.
PUCP uses its news portal to highlight academic achievements and address societal issues through insights from professors and researchers according to the official website. Its communications are managed by the Dirección de Comunicación Institucional according to the official website. The portal has evolved since 2005 from print magazine format into an online platform featuring multimedia content according to the official website.
Serving communities across Peru through news coverage and academic contributions is part of PUCP’s mission according to the official website. As an official outlet sharing reports on institutional activities along with broader societal topics since 2005 according to the official website, PUCP continues engaging public discourse on peace-building initiatives.
