“The Gospels: history and Christology. Joseph Ratzinger’s research” was the theme of the Symposium organized in Rome from 24th to 26th October 2013. It was organized by the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation and by the Conference of Rectors of Roman Pontifical Universities. The Symposium was held at the Lateran University on 24th – 25th October and in the New Synod Hall of the Vatican City on the 26th. More than 450 people and 100 Universities from Italy and all over the world participated in the meeting.