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1896 Pontifical Charter

When: 1896
Where: Maynooth
Part of: Pontifical University of Maynooth established by Vatican decree

Pope Leo XIII granted a pontifical charter in 1896, establishing the Pontifical University at Maynooth to confer degrees.

The charter formally established the Pontifical University at Maynooth in 1896. This decree enabled the institution to award degrees, specifically in theology, which were prohibited by the Royal University of Ireland and its successor. The event marked the transition from state-affiliated status to pontifical recognition.

Sources

St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30

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