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Happy Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola From a battlefield injury in Pamplona to founding the Jesuits, Ignatius transformed a painful recovery into a discovery of spiritual discernment. Today, take a quiet moment to pray the Examen, reflect on your journey, and see where God is inviting you to serve.
"Who thanks someone for being challenged? Only someone who is free, humble and holy." @JamesMartinSJ shares a raw, personal memorial for the late Pope Francis, reflecting on private audiences,& the Pontiff’s radical capacity to apologize. Read the tribute www.jesuits.global/pope-francis...
James Martin, SJ | The Society of Jesus
“I did not know Pope Francis as well as many others did. Certainly not as well as some mutual friends who had known him since his days as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Nor did I know him as well as ...
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Today, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, #MagnificaHumanitas, bringing Catholic Social Teaching into the AI era. Grounded in the legacy of Rerum Novarum, the text defends human labor, relationships, and dignity against digital reductionism. www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
The Society of Jesus prepares for a key moment of global discernment. Fr. Arturo Sosa has convoked the 72nd Congregation of Procurators—set for Indonesia in 2027. A step forward in mission, synodality, and listening to the Spirit. www.jesuits.global/2026/04/15/s...
In New Orleans, Fr. General Arturo Sosa visited the Harry Tompson Center, a sanctuary for the unhoused that provides everything from hot showers to legal aid. A powerful example of #UAP2 and the "continuum of care" in action. www.jesuits.global/2026/02/11/t...
The Harry Tompson Center in New Orleans | The Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus was founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius Loyola and his companions. The mission of the Jesuits is a mission of justice and reconciliation, working so that women and men can be reconc...
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A historic moment in Munich. Cardinal Marx has officially opened the beatification process for Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ, on the 81st anniversary of his execution by the Nazis. A member of the resistance, Delp proved that faith is stronger than fear. www.jesuiten.org/news/seligsp...
Seligsprechungsprozess für Pater Alfred Delp SJ eröffnet
Der Jesuit Alfred Delp ging als Glaubenszeuge in die Geschichte des Widerstands gegen den Nationalsozialismus ein. In München eröffnete Kardinal Reinhard Marx das Seligsprechungsverfahren für ihn.
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For children with incurable diseases The Holy Father asks us to recognize that their smiles in pain are a "testimony of God's Kingdom." We pray for their medical care and that their families never lack strength or hope. Join the global #PopesPrayerNetwork today popesprayer.va
Happy Feast of St. John de Britto, S.J.! A pioneer of inculturation, John lived as an Indian ascetic to share the Gospel in the Madurai Mission. He died a martyr in 1693, proving that faith speaks every language. "The harvest is great, but the laborers are few."
Is a facilitator just a timekeeper? ⏳ In the first #IgniteTheWay video, researcher Christiane Kheng explains why the facilitator’s real job is creating “sacred space.” It’s about building a safe, judgment-free environment for the Spirit to move. youtu.be/EeYJGaqwd3I
A more granular look at spiritual conversation | Christina Kheng
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Pope Leo XIV’s January Intention: For prayer with the Word of God. "Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities." youtu.be/s1CBCcEIkME
Pray with the Pope: For prayer with the Word of God | January 2026
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Applications are OPEN for the 2026 Integral Ecology Summer School! 🌿🎓 Join us 1-14 August for a journey from the libraries of Oxford to the fields of the English countryside. A unique blend of scholarship, prayer, and hands-on ecology rooted in #LaudatoSi. ⏳ Apply by 23 Jan: iern.org/iess2026
God isn't impressed by power; He chooses vulnerability and the margins. As Ignatius taught, we find Him in "all things"—even the messy, daily routines of life. 📸: 100 Cribs at the Vatican Merry Christmas! 🎄
Conveners of 10 IAJU working groups met in Rome to align on global challenges: AI, Ecology, Democracy & Peace. Fr. Sosa: "Collaboration across continents is exactly what the world needs from Jesuit education today." www.jesuits.global/2025/12/17/j...
Jesuit Universities: Advancing a Shared Mission of Social Transformation | The Society of Jesus
The conveners of ten working groups of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) met for the first time in Rome from December 15 to 16 with the aim of fostering collaboration and ali...
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"The world needs not more weapons, but builders of bridges." Returning from the Holy Land, Fr. General Sosa urges Jesuits to reject polarization and choose compassion over hatred. The mission is reconciliation—but it demands seeing the "other" as human. www.jesuits.global/2025/12/12/h...
Happy Birthday, Servant of God Fr Arrupe! We honor the 28th Superior General, the visionary who defined the Jesuit mission as the Service of Faith & Promotion of Justice. His enduring call: to be "men and women for others." His legacy lives on through JRS.
Happy Birthday, Father Arturo Sosa! Today, the Society of Jesus offers prayers and gratitude for the life and leadership of our Superior General. We thank him for his guidance in promoting the #UAPs & a mission of reconciliation & justice at the frontiers. Ad Multos Annos!
Today, Nov 5, We honor the 53 Saints and 158 Blessed ones in the Society of Jesus. The large number of martyrs (Saints & Blessed) shows that witness to Christ and service to the excluded always outweighed fear. We follow their courageous footsteps today!
Pope Leo XIV to Jesuit Major Superiors: "The Church needs you at the frontiers—whether they be geographical, cultural, intellectual, or spiritual.” Key frontiers: Synodality, Reconciliation & Justice, and Artificial Intelligence. Read more: www.jesuits.global/2025/10/24/p...
Pope to Jesuit Major Superiors: “The Church needs you at the frontiers” | The Society of Jesus
“The Society of Jesus has long been present where humanity’s needs meet God’s saving love.” Pope Leo XIV affirmed this during his audience on 24 October with global Jesuit leaders gathered in Rome for...
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Today's focus: Building protection from the ground up. The call is to move from paper policies to a living culture of safeguarding—a true test of credibility and trust. This journey demands honesty, reparation, and continuous formation. www.jesuits.global/2025/10/23/b...
Building a Culture of Safeguarding in the Society of Jesus | The Society of Jesus
On the seventh day of the Meeting of Major Superiors of the Society of Jesus in Rome, the focus turned to a difficult but vital theme: building a culture of safeguarding. In both the Church and wider ...
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The Major Superiors tackled the core challenge of Jesuit leadership: balancing the Care for the Mission with the Care for the Person. The message is one of unity: Mission integrity demands healthy, supported Jesuits. It's one single dynamic at personal and institutional levels.
The Major Superiors affirmed that the Universal Apostolic Preferences have successfully unified the global mission, guiding apostolic planning while staying flexible for local needs. It's a "global, universal Society... working together www.jesuits.global/2025/10/20/m...
After retreat, the Major Superiors made a pilgrimage to the Holy Door. A powerful symbolic act of conversion and renewal before they tackle global challenges. Asking for God's mercy to guide their discernment. #Jesuits #MMS #Rome #Pilgrimage
The 3rd Meeting of Major Superiors has officially opened with a 2-day retreat in Rome. Fr. General Sosa is guiding the 100 delegates to focus on prayer & Christ before tackling global challenges (AI, poverty, conflict). Pray along!
Happy 9th Anniversary to Father General Arturo Sosa, S.J.! 🇻🇪 Elected on October 14, 2016, he continues to guide the global Society with a focus on the Universal Apostolic Preferences. We pray for his leadership in discernment, collaboration, and mission for reconciliation & justice.
Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te, is a powerful call to fight exclusion & poverty. Its message directly affirms the Jesuit UAP: Walking with the Excluded. Timely: It will be central to the upcoming Major Superiors Meeting in Rome. www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
Fr. General’s 8-day visit to Germany (Oct 5-12) is continuing! 🇩🇪 He’s linking the legacy of St. Petrus Canisius to the future mission. Key takeaway so far: “God has a story with every young person.” Pray for his journey of collaboration & discernment. #Jesuits #JourneyingWithYouth #Germany #AMDG
Fr. Jean-Luc Enyegue, SJ, has been appointed the new Provincial for the West Africa Province. A native of Cameroon, he brings an impressive background in Church History & leadership, currently serving at Hekima College in Nairobi. He officially steps into the role on Jan 3, 2026.
Happy Feast of St. Francis Borgia, SJ! This former Duke and "Second Founder" of the Jesuits is the patron of our General Curia in Rome. A true example of radical conversion: "Never more will I serve a master who can die."
Pope Leo XIV's October intention: "May religions not be used as weapons or walls, but rather lived as bridges and prophecy." Let's pray that different traditions work together for peace, justice, and human fraternity. Join the prayer! 🙏 #Jesuits #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus #AMDG #Interfaith
