[3] He obtained his licentiate in 1994 and his doctorate in theology in 1996 at the Pontifical Gregorian University with a thesis entitled "The uniqueness of Jesus as a criterion of unity and difference in the Church" under the direction of Ángel Antón.

[4] He became professor of ecclesiology and Christology at the United Theological Studies of the seminaries of Crema and Lodi in September 1996.

In addition to his academic activity, Pagazzi was responsible for the training of permanent deacons in the diocese of Lodi from November 2009 to September 2023.

[1][6] He has directed the Gaudium et Spes program and taught a course that viewed literature, music, art, and cinema as expressions of family dynamics.

Pagazzi wrote: "A careful reading of the Gospel shows us not only Jesus' liking for conviviality, but also his excellent knowledge of and production and preparation of food.