The Magis gathering was celebrated in Portugal from 22 to 31 July, then continued with World Youth Day until 6 August. The event saw participation from more than 80 countries worldwide, with nearly 2,000 participants. The main venue was the … Continued
The Central American Province of the Society of Jesus has spoken out, condemning the Nicaraguan authorities’ decision to freeze the bank accounts and confiscate all assets of the Jesuit-run Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua. In its statement published in Spanish … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ is inviting Jesuits, companions, and all those who share in the mission of the Society of Jesus worldwide to an Ignatian examen to deepen personal conversion, community, and the institutions of the Society’s apostolates. This … Continued
Bishop Stephen Chow SJ, the Bishop of Hong Kong, has been appointed as one of the 21 new cardinals by Pope Francis. The Pontiff made the announcement on 9 July during his Sunday Angelus. Alongside Bishop Chow, another Jesuit, Archbishop … Continued
There is a special room in the Jesuit Curia in Rome devoted to the Jesuit saints. Markedly different from the rest of the building, which by Roman standards is quite spartan and modern, la sala dei santi (or the “room … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia recently hosted a webinar, “Hope For Families Fleeing Ukraine,” highlighting the Jesuits’ efforts in providing crucial emergency and long-term assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Held on 1 June, the webinar welcomed special guest and project partner of Jesuit … Continued
The Sanctuario de Loyola in Spain is currently the destination for 12 Jesuits from across our Asia Pacific conference, as they join over a hundred of their Jesuit brothers for the 71st Congregation of Procurators (CP). The CP is a … Continued
A digital forensic firm based in the US has confirmed that the accusation of sedition against Fr Stan Swamy SJ was based on false evidence, and that Fr Swamy, who died on 5 July 2021, while incarcerated and undergoing treatment … Continued
The devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy, which hit Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar, continue to rise with the death toll surpassing 500 as governments and other rescue teams continue their operations. The Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) in Malawi, … Continued
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey early morning on Monday, 6 February, killing more than 7,000 people and leaving behind a trail of destruction and debris. “We express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and communities … Continued