Timor-Leste remains one of the most challenging places in the world to farm. Over 70 per cent of the population rely on agriculture for their income, yet the terrain is extraordinarily difficult, with just 30 per cent being arable land. … Continued
The Society of Jesus condemns the assassination of diocesan priest and peace advocate Fr Marcelo Pérez Pérez on 20 October in Chiapas, southern Mexico. Fr Pérez was on his way back to his parish, Guadalupe Church in San Cristóbal de … Continued
Fr Roberto Jaramillo SJ, Secretary for Social Justice and Ecology (SJES) of the Society of Jesus in Rome, was in Jakarta recently. His visit provided an opportunity for dialogue with about 40 staff members of Sahabat Insan, the Jesuit centre … Continued
Jesuit Mission Australia has activated its Emergency Action Fund to assist local partner Jesuit Refugee Service Middle East & North Africa (JRS MENA) in providing urgent relief efforts across the region. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is dire. Since 23 … Continued
It was a busy first week of October at Kampoeng Media in Yogyakarta as the social apostolate delegates of our provinces, regions, and mission gathered for four days, exploring key areas of the social ministry work, challenges, and next steps. … Continued
In the week coinciding with the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, Australian Catholics of all ages participated in Jesuit Mission Australia’s One Foot Raised campaign to raise awareness, prayers, and funds for the people of Myanmar. Inspired by … Continued
My last trip to a township in Kayah State in Myanmar was to take part in a three-day youth gathering. Attendance was lower than expected due to the current political situation. For the past three years, I have been frequently … Continued
The Society of Jesus condemns the ongoing violence in Gaza and surrounding territories in Israel/Palestine. Standing in solidarity with numerous Catholics, Christians, people of diverse faiths, and non-believers, we reiterate our commitment “not to remain silent”. A statement issued by … Continued
The new PCCP training and formation programme was the central agenda of the inaugural in-person meeting of the safeguarding delegates across all Jesuit conferences. Tasked with supporting the mission of the Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Protection (PCCP), the … Continued
“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