“For three years now, the cries of pain and the noise of weapons have replaced the smiles that used to characterise the people of Myanmar.” These were the words of Pope Francis during his Angelus address on 28 January. He … Continued
International coordinators of The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN) gathered in Rome on the last week of January to share experiences in pursuing the global mission and to plan for collaboration in the coming years. Representatives came from Asia Pacific, … Continued
From 2017 to 2023, Fr Antonio Moreno SJ served as president of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, and on 31 January 2024, he handed over the role to Fr Primitvo Viray Jr SJ. A simple but heartfelt celebration was … Continued
For three days, from 24-26 January, novices from the different provinces across the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) gathered online to deepen their understanding of the religious vows, especially in the context of their current stage of formation. Guided … Continued
Girisonta is a place of great significance for the Indonesian Jesuits. It marks both the beginning and end of their Jesuit journeys. The Novice Directors of our Jesuit conference are grateful to the Stanislaus Kostka Novitiate community in Girisonta for … Continued
Jesuit Superior General Fr Arturo Sosa has arrived in Timor-Leste for a three-day apostolic journey, from 2 to 4 February. This is Fr Sosa’s first trip to the majority Catholic nation and one of the youngest countries in the world. … Continued
On 22 January, the first day of the Major Superiors Assembly of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), Fr General Sosa spoke to the group after a long flight from Rome. “This is the farthest from Rome I have … Continued
In a significant development towards fostering a secure environment within the global Jesuit community, the Society of Jesus has announced the launch of a comprehensive formation and training programme aimed at safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons. The initiative, known as … Continued
Fr General Arturo Sosa is making his fourth official visit to the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) in the coming weeks. The Jesuit Superior General will be visiting the Australian Province from 21 January to 2 February and the … Continued
The second chapter of the De Status Societatis (DSS) elucidates the epochal changes and challenges in the world and the Church. Jesuits worldwide are invited to view these changes and challenges as gifts from God. Notably, the DSS highlights the … Continued