A Ministry of Presence: Father General encourages JRS Hungary

A Ministry of Presence: Father General encourages JRS Hungary

Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ, met with Ukrainian refugees and their helpers as part of the activities of his 5-day visit to Hungarian Province. He also visited the OASIS Pastoral Care and Mental Health Service which provides crucial support to those in need.

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Father General in Hungary: God Confirms Our Choice of Vocation with His Peace

Father General in Hungary: God Confirms Our Choice of Vocation with His Peace

On the first day of his visit, Father Sosa met with young people who are in the process of searching for their vocation. In the discussion that followed, Father General spoke with young men aged between 17 and 30 about discerning one’s vocation...

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Jesuits mobilize to help flood victims in southern Brazil

Jesuits mobilize to help flood victims in southern Brazil

The capacity of the Society of Jesus to mobilize demonstrated that, in moments of crisis, solidarity proves to be a powerful force. With coordinated actions, donations and the dedication of volunteers, it was possible to offer...

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Social Justice and Integral Ecology: Igniting Hope for Africa’s Future

Social Justice and Integral Ecology: Igniting Hope for Africa’s Future

Fr Rampe Hlobo, SJ, was recently appointed the new director of the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA). The Network promotes social justice initiatives and fosters ecological awareness across the African continent. African nations face some of the most severe...

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USJ’s Campus Ministry: Nurturing Spiritual Growth and Service

USJ’s Campus Ministry: Nurturing Spiritual Growth and Service

The Campus Ministry of Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) offers a space for dialogue, sharing, and Christian education, open to all who seek to deepen their faith and live out Gospel values. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, it accompanies students and staff...

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Launch of new website for IHSI Publications

Launch of new website for IHSI Publications

After almost a year of preparations, a new website for IHSI Publications (Institutum Historicum Societatis Iesu) was ready to launch at https://www.fondazionepolanco.org. The launch celebration was held at the Archives of the General Curia of the Society (ARSI) in Rome...

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Solidarity with South Sudan: Building peace through education, resilience and renewal

Solidarity with South Sudan: Building peace through education, resilience and renewal

South Sudan is a country that, after decades of civil war, gained independence in 2011. It has a population of over 13.4 million people, comprising 60 indigenous ethnic groups, each with its own language and customs...

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The Jesuits, at the service of the Pope

The Jesuits, at the service of the Pope

From its very foundation, the Jesuits have placed themselves at the service of the Pope, offering their service for the universal mission of the Church. This defining characteristic, rooted in the vision of St Ignatius of Loyola...

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Election of Pope Leo XIV | Father General’s message

Election of Pope Leo XIV | Father General’s message

On 8 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV was elected as the Bishop of Rome and the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. Father General Arturo Sosa addresses this letter offering prayers for the Pope, and reaffirming the Society’s historic availability for service to the Church.

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Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new Pope, takes the name Pope Leo XIV

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the evening of 8 May, signaling the successful election of a new Pope. Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost...

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Strengthening Global Collaboration amongst Jesuit Schools

Strengthening Global Collaboration amongst Jesuit Schools

The Jesuit Global Network of Schools (JGNS) continues to take significant steps toward deeper collaboration and a shared mission. A testament to this commitment was the recent visits of Fr John Ravi, SJ and Fr Leonardus Winandoko, SJ...

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The Conclave begins… the Church awaits a new Pope

The Conclave begins… the Church awaits a new Pope

The world turns its eyes towards the Vatican with expectation as the Catholic Church stands at a historic threshold – the beginning of the papal conclave to elect the next Supreme Pontiff...

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