2025

In the Aula of the General Curia, full of men who have lived the Jesuit life for decades, the question during the penultimate day of the Meeting of Major Superiors focused on the future: “How do we invite others to this way of life today?”

“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 a 10-day meeting...

Father General has appointed Fr Bernhard Bürgler as the new Regional Assistant for Central and Eastern Europe. He takes over from Fr Tomasz Kot who has served in this role for the past years. Born in 1960 in Lienz, Austria, Fr Bürgler joined the Society of Jesus in 1991...

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 society, safeguarding has become a test of credibility and trust...

Jesuit Major Superiors stand at a crossroads of responsibility. On the one side, they must care for apostolates – the stewardship of apostolic works and the broader mission of the Society. On the other side is Cura Personalis – the care of persons, a profound commitment...

On Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, and Wednesday 22nd of October, the afternoon hours of the 10-day Meeting of Major Superiors of the Society of Jesus will be spent having in-depth conversations on a range of topics. During the designated time slots, the assembly will split...

Midway through the Meeting of Major Superiors, the focus shifted to a theme that characterizes Jesuit life today: collaboration and mission partnership. Jesuits across the world share their work with lay colleagues, religious and partners that each bring their own gifts, talents...

“What has been the impact of the Universal Apostolic Preferences?” That was the main topic on the agenda of the Major Superiors on Monday, 20 October. Two key inputs set the tone for the session: one from Fr John Dardis and another from Fr Quyen Vu...

In the evening of 19 October, the participants at the Meeting of Major Superiors gathered as pilgrims in a spiritual moment woven into the program of the 10-day meeting. These men, entrusted with the care of Provinces and Regions within the Society of Jesus...

Yesterday evening, in the chapel of St Francis Borgia at the General Curia in Rome, Fr General Arturo Sosa officially opened the 3rd Meeting of Major Superiors (MMS). From every corner of the world, Jesuits have come to discuss, with their brothers, the challenges that...

After months of preparation, the opening days of the Meeting of Major Superiors (MMS) are here. The General Curia has come alive with the sound of rolling suitcases in its corridors and greetings exchanged in many languages, as Jesuits arrive from every corner of the world...

Cardinal Michael Felix Czerny, SJ, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, offers profound insights into the foundational spiritual phrase “Dilexi Te” – “I have loved you”. He shares how this deep, personal love inspires the entire Society of Jesus...