Metanoia: an attitude… and a statue

Metanoia: an attitude… and a statue

The Belgian artist Johan Tahon had already presented his sculpture entitled Metanoia to Father General Arturo Sosa and to Pope Francis. It depicts St Ignatius in his conversion process...

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The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Thierry Manirambona SJ

The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Thierry Manirambona SJ

Thierry is a young Jesuit from Burundi who is currently studying theology at Hekima College in Nairobi, Kenya. How can a Jesuit of his generation, and an African at that, live the vow of religious poverty and talk about it?

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Five saints and one feast

Five saints and one feast

On 12 March 2022, the eve of the ninth year of his pontificate, Pope Francis came to the Church of the Gesù in Rome to celebrate the anniversary...

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Five saints – One call

Five saints – One call

Pope Francis will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the canonization of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, and four other saints...

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Miserere Mei – Music and reflections for Lent

Miserere Mei – Music and reflections for Lent

The Secretariat for the Service of Faith makes an innovative proposal for Lent 2022.

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Sainthood and canonization… getting ready for 12th March

Sainthood and canonization… getting ready for 12th March

During the Ignatian Year, an important date, 12th March 2022, marks the 400th anniversary of the canonization of St Ignatius.

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Jesuits and Women

Jesuits and Women

On this International Women’s Day, the Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women in the Society of Jesus marks its first anniversary. The Commission includes five lay women, one woman religious...

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An anniversary to deepen our encounter with Jesus Christ

An anniversary to deepen our encounter with Jesus Christ

12 March is the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Ignatius of Loyola and St Francis Xavier. Among the events of the Ignatian Year the General Curia is currently organising, this is certainly the most “festive” moment.

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Grace, change, freedom, mission – Key words on the multiple paths of conversion

Grace, change, freedom, mission – Key words on the multiple paths of conversion

Whether we are born Christian or have become Christian, conversion is a central experience for everyone with a living faith.

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“Let us not grow tired of doing good… let us do good to all.”

“Let us not grow tired of doing good… let us do good to all.”

At a time when the world is once again shaken by rumours of war, Pope Francis makes a strong appeal to Catholics to leave behind their personal interests and dedicate themselves to the common good.

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Saint Ignatius’ story, as told by young Jesuits

Saint Ignatius’ story, as told by young Jesuits

At the outset of the Ignatian Year last May, we began to air this series written and illustrated by young Jesuits from Spain. With the collaboration of other Jesuits, the group produced 13 episodes...

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Standing by the suffering person

Standing by the suffering person

For the past 30 years, the Catholic Church has used the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, on 11 February, to call on the faithful to never forget the sick in their prayers.

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