Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas was created in 1879.

Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas was created in 1577.

Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas's motto is 'Caritas veritatis'.

Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas's motto is 'The charity of truth'.

Thomas Aquinas was a member of the Dominican Order and spent many years in Paris as the regent master at the University there. He also spent time in Naples, Cologne, Rome and other European cities.