East Timor Region (ETR)
A liberating experience of the heart
This year marks the 180th anniversary of The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN, formerly the Apostleship of Prayer), which operates directly under the Pope. At...read more
From flames to fertile fields
Francisco Ribeiro is a 40-year-old farmer from Hlalmeta, Aileu, Timor-Leste. He leads the 43 beneficiaries of Jesuit Social Service’s (JSS) Food Security Program. Ribeiro is...read more
Forming future Jesuit communicators
Jesuit Communications (JesCom) Philippines successfully conducted a comprehensive media production course for Jesuit scholastics in their First Studies (Juniors) at the Loyola House of Studies....read more
Moving forward as “Pilgrims of Hope”
The 2025 edition of Jesuits in Asia Pacific, the digital annual report of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, is now live as a dedicated...read more
New Jesuit deacon ordained in Timor-Leste
The Cathedral of Dili was filled with prayerful joy and a spirit of communion as nine men from various religious congregations in the Diocese of...read more
Strengthening the network rooted in the heart of Jesus
Fr Cristóbal Fones SJ, the International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN), recently made his apostolic visit to Asia Pacific. From 17 to...read more
Pope Francis to the Jesuits in Timor-Leste: “Do not turn away from the people who are the most precious asset”
Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste couldn’t have come at a more momentous time for the Jesuits, who this year are celebrating the 125th anniversary of...read more
Pope Francis in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Singapore
The Holy Father is currently in Asia, visiting four countries, three of which are in our Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific. Noteworthy in this trip...read more
Hopes and insights from the Holy Father’s upcoming trip to Asia Pacific
Pope Francis is making his 45th apostolic journey from 2 to 13 September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore. This marks his return...read more