“Ecological weeks” at the Catholic University of Central Africa

“Ecological weeks” at the Catholic University of Central Africa

Since 2020, Jesuit scholastics studying philosophy at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) have been organising what has now become a tradition, an “Ecological Week”. The twofold aim of the week is...

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Fr Xavier L. Olin, new Provincial for the Philippines

Fr Xavier L. Olin, new Provincial for the Philippines

Father General has appointed Fr Xavier Olin as the next Provincial for the Philippine Province. He was born 49 years ago in Naga, where he studied Literature and got his diploma at the Jesuit school of Ateneo de Naga University in 1994. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1997...

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Retreating into the Synod

Retreating into the Synod

As the Synod of Bishops holds its General Assembly on synodality in the Church, each week we bring you a testimonial from one of the participants. Today, the testimony of the Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development

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Northeast India: Integral Ecology for a Diversified Region

Northeast India: Integral Ecology for a Diversified Region

‘Northeast India,’ comprising seven states, perhaps has the highest density of cultural diversity in the world with 166 different tribes (population of 51,670,000) present in just 262,179 km². With plains, mountains and valleys, the altitude varies from the sea-level to...

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<i>Laudate Deum</i> – Pope Francis renews his call to protect our common home

Laudate Deum – Pope Francis renews his call to protect our common home

On Wednesday, 4 October, Pope Francis has issued his Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum (Praise God), a follow-up statement on ecology to his Encyclical Laudato si’ on the Care of Our Common Home, which was issued eight years ago.

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Preserving history, embracing tomorrow: Innsbruck Jesuits harness sun

Preserving history, embracing tomorrow: Innsbruck Jesuits harness sun

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Innsbruck in Austria, the historical Jesuit College has long stood as a testament to the enduring spirit of knowledge, faith, and progress. Today, it etches yet another momentous chapter...

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In October, let us unite in prayer for the Synod

In October, let us unite in prayer for the Synod

Throughout October, we answer Pope Francis’ call to pray for the Synod of Bishops. Together, let’s reflect on the theme that permeates this significant event across the global Church: “For a synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission.”

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