Belgian Pontifical College

The Belgian Pontifical College (Dutch: Belgisch Pauselijk College, French: Collège ecclésiastique belge, Italian: Pontificio Collegio Belga) in Rome is a Belgian Catholic educational institution.

The college was erected by command of the Belgian Episcopal Conference in 1844, with the permission and support of Pope Leo XIII. It has been home to many famous residents, in particular the young Karol Wojtyla residing here between 1946 and 1948 together with his friend Gustaaf Joos. During his studies at Rome, Leo Joseph Suenens resided at the college and also served as the college librarian. Another famous resident was Yves Congar.

This location is the residence for students sent to study in Rome by the Belgian dioceses. It is also the main residence of the Belgian clergy when in Rome. They participate in the Clericus Cup.

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