(ZENIT News / Rome, 07.18.2024).- On July 18, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, and the Pontifical Delegate for the Pontifical Urban University, Prof. Vincenzo Buonomo, signed a significant agreement to manage the editorial production of the University’s Publishing Service. Under this agreement, the works produced will bear the joint branding of Urbaniana University Press – Pontificia Universitas Urbaniana and Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
This collaboration aligns with the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium, particularly Article 183, which aims to unify all communication entities within the Holy See to better serve the Church’s evangelizing mission.
Urbaniana University Press continues the legacy of the Polyglot Printing Press of Propaganda Fide, renowned since the 17th century for its global missionary vision. This historic press was a pioneer in printing non-Latin scripts, including the Arabic Sacred Bible of 1671, and its publications transcended European borders, embodying a commitment to intercultural communication and the spread of Christian knowledge.
In today’s interconnected world, this mission is more relevant than ever. Urbaniana University Press upholds this tradition, already publishing in Chinese through its longstanding journal, Urbaniana University Journal – Euntes Docete, and expanding its cultural and scientific production to include languages such as Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Konkani.
The press’s mission extends beyond cultural respect and embraces a robust scientific role. It aims to catalyze research and uphold rigorous academic standards. This commitment is evident in its extensive catalog, which includes two major journals (Urbaniana University Journal and Ius Missionale), educational manuals (many translated into English for use across 107 affiliated institutes globally), and specialized series on missiology, theology, philosophy, and law.
One notable publication is the Catalog of Chinese Documents from the Historical Archive of Propaganda Fide, providing invaluable textual sources for reconstructing the history of Christianity in China. This work is part of a broader effort by the Center for Chinese and Asian Studies, which enhances the academic and scientific activities of the Pontifical Urban University through transregional research and teaching.
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