Strategic axis: Catholic identity
The work of the university is deeply rooted in its Catholic roots and its pontifical character. Discover the news that speak about how we live our Catholic identity.

Pope Francis: Ten Keys to His Pontificate
For 12 years, Francis was the pastor of the Church, an Argentine Pope who brought the best of the Latin American Church to the Vatican: its simplicity, its…

UC Chile joins the Church's condolences on the death of Pope Francis
Considered the Pontiff of mercy, synodality, and ecumenism, he addressed urgent and relevant topics such as ecclesial renewal, the environment, interreligious…

International Congress Reflects on the Mission of Catholic Educators
During 2024, for the first time in Chile, the World Union of Catholic Teachers (UMEC-WUCT) hosted its International Assembly, titled “The Identity of Catholic…

UC Chile Marks Two Decades of Service-Learning with Pope Francis in Rome
As part of the V Uniservitate Global Symposium, titled "Service-Learning: Transforming Higher Education from Within," the UC Chile delegation met Pope Francis…

How Can We Put Human Dignity at the Center?
Human dignity is inherent to every person, regardless of any circumstance or context. This is the main message of “Dignitas Infinita,” a declaration recently…

1300 Young Volunteers Journey Across Chile, Building and Evangelizing
A message of peace and hope is what volunteers from Capilla País, Viviendas, Misión País, Siembra UC, and Coro Misión País shared with families and communities…

More than 1,000 young students will participate in Christian solidarity projects at UC Chile
Concern for the most vulnerable is at the core of UC Chile's mission. It is why the university has several solidarity projects and programs aimed at…

Concert "Soli Deo Gloria": an unforgettable experience of faith and art
The annual concert at our university sought to showcase sacred art as a contribution to the Church and culture through previously unpublished musical works.

University President attends 27th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities
The meeting is held every three years marks the conclusion of the Federation's activities during a three-year period. It brings together rectors and presidents…

Four meaningful ways to seize the Holy Week in community
After two pandemic years, this Holy Week is an occasion to pray together as a community again. Therefore, the Office of Campus Ministry & Christian Culture…

Sacru webinar series: Catholic universities explore the future in the face of the climate crisis
Higher education around the world is at an inflection point. The pandemic indeed invites us to rethink education. Still, the role and nature of universities…

A new conversation about the role of universities in tackling the ecological crisis
The International Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU), composed of eight institutions, organizes webinars for students, academics, and the…