Pontifical Lateran University
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Pontifical Lateran University is a major pontifical university in Rome, often called “the Pope’s university,” specializing in theology, philosophy, canon law, and related ecclesiastical studies.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Pontifical Lateran University canonical | 12 |
| Lateran University | 1 |
| Pontifical Lateran University complex | 1 |
| Pontificia Università Lateranense | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2423389 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pontifical Lateran University Context triple: [Vatican City institutions, includes, Pontifical Lateran University]
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A.
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a prestigious Jesuit-run Catholic university in Rome renowned for its programs in theology, philosophy, and canon law and for educating many prominent Church leaders.
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B.
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)
The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) is a major Dominican-run pontifical university in Rome renowned for its programs in philosophy, theology, and canon law.
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C.
Roma Tre University
Roma Tre University is a public research university in Rome, Italy, known for its modern campus and multidisciplinary academic programs.
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D.
Sapienza University of Rome
Sapienza University of Rome is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe, renowned for its extensive research output and broad range of academic programs.
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E.
University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is a historic Italian institution founded in 1088 and widely regarded as the oldest university in continuous operation in the Western world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Pontifical Lateran University Target entity description: Pontifical Lateran University is a major pontifical university in Rome, often called “the Pope’s university,” specializing in theology, philosophy, canon law, and related ecclesiastical studies.
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A.
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a prestigious Jesuit-run Catholic university in Rome renowned for its programs in theology, philosophy, and canon law and for educating many prominent Church leaders.
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B.
Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)
The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) is a major Dominican-run pontifical university in Rome renowned for its programs in philosophy, theology, and canon law.
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C.
Roma Tre University
Roma Tre University is a public research university in Rome, Italy, known for its modern campus and multidisciplinary academic programs.
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D.
Sapienza University of Rome
Sapienza University of Rome is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe, renowned for its extensive research output and broad range of academic programs.
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E.
University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is a historic Italian institution founded in 1088 and widely regarded as the oldest university in continuous operation in the Western world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Catholic university
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higher education institution ⓘ pontifical university ⓘ |
| academicFocus |
training clergy
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training lay people for service in the Church ⓘ training religious ⓘ |
| affiliation |
Holy See
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Catholic Church worldwide ⓘ
surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| alsoKnownAs |
Pontifical Lateran University
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surface form:
Lateran University
Pontifical Lateran University ⓘ
surface form:
Pontificia Università Lateranense
The Pope’s University ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| governedBy |
Rector
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surface form:
Rector Magnificus
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| grantsDegree |
bachelor’s degrees in ecclesiastical disciplines
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doctorates in ecclesiastical disciplines ⓘ licentiate degrees in ecclesiastical disciplines ⓘ |
| hasCampus | Lateran complex near the Basilica of St. John Lateran ⓘ |
| hasFaculty |
Faculty of Canon Law
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Faculty of Civil Law ⓘ Faculty of Philosophy ⓘ Faculty of Theology ⓘ |
| hasInstitute |
John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences
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Pastoral Institute Redemptor Hominis ⓘ |
| hasLibrary | university library specializing in theology and canon law ⓘ |
| hasMottoLanguage | Latin ⓘ |
| hasStatus |
Pontifical university of the Catholic Church
ⓘ
surface form:
pontifical university of the Holy See
|
| languageOfInstruction |
Italian
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Latin ⓘ other modern languages for some programs ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Lazio
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Rome ⓘ Vatican-related institution in Rome ⓘ |
| offersProgram |
postgraduate programs in canon law
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postgraduate programs in philosophy ⓘ postgraduate programs in theology ⓘ priestly formation-related academic programs ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Holy See ⓘ |
| regionServed | universal Catholic Church ⓘ |
| religiousOrientation | Roman Catholic ⓘ |
| specializesIn |
canon law
ⓘ
ecclesiastical studies ⓘ philosophy ⓘ religious studies ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| typeOfLawTaught |
canon law
ⓘ
civil law ⓘ |
| underAuthorityOf |
Dicastery for Culture and Education
ⓘ
Pope ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Pontifical Lateran University Description of subject: Pontifical Lateran University is a major pontifical university in Rome, often called “the Pope’s university,” specializing in theology, philosophy, canon law, and related ecclesiastical studies.
Referenced by (15)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Pericle Felici
Conference of Rectors of the Roman Pontifical Universities
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hasMember
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Pontifical Lateran University
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this entity surface form:
Pontificia Università Lateranense
this entity surface form:
Lateran University
this entity surface form:
Pontifical Lateran University complex