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Papal Approval

When: 10 April 1887
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: The Catholic University of America founded

Pope Leo XIII sent a letter to Cardinal Gibbons granting permission to establish the university in April 1887.

On April 10, 1887, Pope Leo XIII formally authorized the creation of the institution by sending a letter to James Cardinal Gibbons. This action followed earlier discussions at plenary councils and set the stage for the university's incorporation.

Sources

Catholic University of America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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