Curia News

“A flame is perhaps the image that best conveys the essence of Francis’ inspiration... There is a flame that has always moved him from within: the ‘peace of restlessness’, which is the oxymoron par excellence of the Jesuits, the fruit of ‘discernment’...”

“I am naturally inclined to see more continuity than rupture, more developments than changes of direction. This does not prevent me from affirming that there are new developments, but it means experiencing them as part of the journey...”

Some years ago, the Society of Jesus received the Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) from Pope Francis and is now in the second phase of their implementation. Focusing on the fourth UAP – to collaborate in the care of our Common Home...

Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis advocated for a Church that listens, accompanies, and, above all, prays. A key aspect of this vision was the revitalization of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (PWPN), which he saw as a global movement...

The life of Pope Francis through the eyes of his Jesuit brothers...

Father General has appointed Fr Henry Pattarumadathil as the new Provincial for the Kerala Province in India. He will take up office towards the end of June. Fr Pattarumadathilwas born on 5 March 1964 in the Archdiocese of Verapoly. He joined the Kerala Jesuit Province in 1986...

Following the recent launch of the mission partner formation landing page – an important milestone in our shared journey – this article offers a more personal perspective behind the initiative. We speak with Manuel Martínez, Assistant for Mission Partnership...

The General Curia has produced a ground-breaking new landing page with a special focus on formation of mission partners. It’s aimed primarily at those organising mission partner training programmes, but mission partners themselves will also find it useful.

From 23 March to 5 April, 13 newly-appointed Major Superiors within the Society gathered in the General Curia for a Colloquium aimed at equipping them for their leadership responsibilities. The meeting served as a vital moment of reflection, preparation and connection...

The Borgia Chapel is a true Jesuit gem in Rome, located just five minutes from Saint Peter’s Basilica, within the General Curia of the Society of Jesus. Originally known as the Oratorio Borgia, it was built alongside the Curia between 1921 and 1927...

Within the governance structure of the Society of Jesus, one of the most crucial yet often less highlighted roles is that of the Socius. The Socius acts as the right hand of the Provincial or Major Superior, playing an essential role in governance...

In a world where administrative structures often privilege efficiency over discernment, we invite you to explore how Ignatian spirituality can transform our governing structures into true discerning bodies.