From refugee to university academic director in Rome - Vatican News
James Wilson ·
· News about the Church
Nearly fifty years after fleeing Poland and finding refuge at Italy’s Latina Refugee Camp, Professor Darius von Güttner Sporzyński has returned to Rome as the academic director of Australian Catholic University. Recalling his family’s journey during the Cold War, he reflects on the transition from a transitional holding camp to a new life in Australia. Today, as migration remains a global reality, his story highlights the enduring human experience of seeking safety and the vital importance of welcoming refugees.