Salvatore Loiero

Salvatore Loiero is a University Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, University of Salzburg, since March 2024. His academic journey includes habilitation at the University of Eichstätt (2009) and a doctorate from the University of Bamberg (2005). He contributes to theological discourse through publications and podcasts like This Side of Eden, addressing crises, migration, and post-secular contexts.

• Habilitation (2009): University of Eichstätt, thesis on Practical-Eschatological Experience
• Doctorate (2005): University of Bamberg, Fundamental Theology and Ecumenical Theology
• Diploma (2000): Catholic Theology, Philosophy, Psychology

His research explores pastoral theology in multicultural societies, crisis response in religious frameworks, and post-secular belief systems. Recent publications examine migration's impact on church practices, paradigm shifts in pastoral care, and non-traditional faith engagement.

Loiero holds a 2010 award for his habilitation from the Catholic Faculty of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and received a 2001 scholarship from the Archdiocese of Bamberg. He actively participates in academic juries and advisory boards, including the Austrian Bishops' Conference and AVEPRO (Vatican).