Roman Pope and Sophia University
- September, 1540
- His Holiness Pope Paul III approves the establishment of the society of Jesus. St. Ignatius of Loyola becomes the first Superior General.
- October, 1903
- Fr. Joseph Dahlmann, SJ who played an important role in the establishment of Sophia University, comes to Japan for an academic prospection.
- July, 1905
- Fr. Dahlmann, SJ reports to His Holiness Pope Pius X about his prospections in Japan.
- August, 1906
- His Holiness Pope Pius X asks to the society of Jesus to establish a catholic university in Japan.
- April, 1913
- Opening of Sophia University.
- February 25, 1981
- St. Pope John Paul II visits Sophia University.
- March, 2013
- Inauguration of ministry of His Holiness Pope Francis (the first Jesuit to become the Pope).
- September 25, 2013
- His Holiness Pope Francis receives in audience a delegation of Sophia University.
- December 18, 2017
- “Let’s Speak to Pope Francis”, Sophia students had a conversation with His Holiness Pope via video streaming.
- November 26, 2019
- His Holiness Pope Francis visits Sophia University.
