The European University "can become a qualified centre of attraction for the training of the new generations", provided it rediscovers its "identity", starting from "its Christian roots". This was said by mgr. Michael Miller, secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education, as he presented today, in the Vatican press room, the workshop about the "Bologna process", which starts today (until April 1st) in the new hall of the Synod, about "The cultural heritage and the academic values of the European Universities and the appeal of the European Space of Advanced Education". The workshop, that will be held behind closed doors, has been organised by the Congregation for Catholic Education in conjunction with Unesco-Cepes, the Council of Europe and under the patronage of the European Commission; approximately 240 people will take part in it, representing 42 Countries, mostly European countries, although some delegates will come from the Americas, Asia and the East. "Europe said Jan Sedlak, director of Unesco-Cepes is justly proud of its diversity", but "to preserve and nourish" cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, "we must be firmly aware of the values and the common goals that can save us from those forces that have led Europe to two world wars and to many different types of totalitarian regimes". (to be continued)
