Welcome to Rome, where the conference on ‘Global Migration and the Rule of Law’ is currently underway. Inspired by the biblical command to treat strangers with kindness and fairness, this event is a collaboration between Loyola University Chicago and Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University.
With over 281 million people living outside their country of origin, the issue of migration has become a hot-button political topic worldwide. This conference aims to delve into the historical roots of the migration crisis, current challenges, and the need to redefine rule of law principles in the context of migration control.
Speakers at the event include esteemed academic staff from both universities, as well as Emilce Cuda, the head of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. The conference provides a platform to discuss Pope Francis’s reminder that we should never wrong or oppress strangers.
Loyola University Chicago, established in 1870, and the Pontifical Gregorian University, founded by St Ignatius of Loyola in 1551, both share a Jesuit heritage. Together, they strive to promote dialogue and understanding on the pressing issue of global migration.
For more information on the conference, you can visit the official event page here.
