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| H.A.H. Pope Radislav |
LONDON 27 January 2026 (NRom)
During 2025, graduate students at the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) had an experience few business schools anywhere in the world could claim: they were taught economics and finance by a reigning pope of an autocephalous Apostolic Church.
His Apostolic Highness the Most Holy Pope Radislav I of Rome-Ruthenia, a long-time academic and global advocate for the poor and marginalised, served as a Senior Lecturer at LSBF, teaching MBA and other postgraduate students in accounting, finance, and economics. While popes are most often associated with theology or pastoral ministry, Pope Radislav’s work in a business school reflected a deliberate and longstanding mission: to shape economic leaders grounded in ethical finance, human dignity, and social responsibility.
LSBF describes its student body as drawn from approximately 150 countries. These include many students from developing nations, ethnic minorities, and communities historically excluded from economic opportunity. For Pope Radislav, teaching in such an environment was not incidental but intentional; a part of his vocation to educate and empower those most vulnerable to exploitation within global economic systems.
In private correspondence with Pope Radislav, one student wrote: “It has been a demanding but incredibly valuable experience,” while another said, “I am truly grateful for the time and expertise you shared with me.” Still another student noted the academic depth of the experience, saying, “I have also developed as a researcher under your mentorship.” Several students emphasized the moral dimension of his teaching, with one writing to him, “Your courage and integrity are inspiring.”
His Apostolic Highness the Most Holy Pope Radislav I of Rome-Ruthenia, a long-time academic and global advocate for the poor and marginalised, served as a Senior Lecturer at LSBF, teaching MBA and other postgraduate students in accounting, finance, and economics. While popes are most often associated with theology or pastoral ministry, Pope Radislav’s work in a business school reflected a deliberate and longstanding mission: to shape economic leaders grounded in ethical finance, human dignity, and social responsibility.
LSBF describes its student body as drawn from approximately 150 countries. These include many students from developing nations, ethnic minorities, and communities historically excluded from economic opportunity. For Pope Radislav, teaching in such an environment was not incidental but intentional; a part of his vocation to educate and empower those most vulnerable to exploitation within global economic systems.
In private correspondence with Pope Radislav, one student wrote: “It has been a demanding but incredibly valuable experience,” while another said, “I am truly grateful for the time and expertise you shared with me.” Still another student noted the academic depth of the experience, saying, “I have also developed as a researcher under your mentorship.” Several students emphasized the moral dimension of his teaching, with one writing to him, “Your courage and integrity are inspiring.”
