Speeches

“Dear companions, as we approach the light at the end of Advent, we are called to moments of solemn reflection: times when we acknowledge not only the grace and blessings we have received this past year, but also the shadows and challenges – not just for us alone as individuals, but as a worldwide family...”

“This year, we mark the 45th anniversary of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS). It is a grace marked not only in years, but in faith, compassion, steadfast accompaniment, and, above all, in hope. Founded in 1980 by the then Superior General and Servant of God Pedro Arrupe SJ...”

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.

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, dies on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025. Father General Arturo Sosa invites prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and addresses a letter to the whole Society of Jesus.

San Marcellino, a social centre in Genoa, Italy, celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Founded in 1945 to support Genoese who had lost everything due to war, San Marcellino has consistently dedicated itself to uplifting the most vulnerable...

“The birth of the poor and humble Jesus was a decisive silent “revolution” that engendered a fundamental transformation of humanity. Christmas is the joyful fulfilment of God’s promise of salvation in which we dare to hope.”

Five years ago, the Society of Jesus received four Universal Apostolic Preferences as a mission from the Holy Father. Pope Francis underlined the first as fundamental. “Showing the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment” is, without a doubt...

February marks five years since the Holy Father gave the Society four special orientations for mission – our Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs).

In his Christmas message, Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Jesuits, wishes to support the desire, hope and prayer for peace of Jesuits and the many partners in mission. He invites us to be inspired by Francis of Assisi, of course, but also by...

“The Senate of the Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (BBU) awards the title of Doctor honoris causa to the Reverend Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, for his support of academic theological education...”

The Society of Jesus shares the sorrow of the whole Church on the occasion of the death of the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, at the same time giving thanks to God for the gift of his person to the Church and to the world.

Fr. Arturo Sosa extends his Christmas and New Year wishes to not only his fellow Jesuit companions but also to all those who are committed in one way or another to spreading the light and grace that the Child of Bethlehem brings to the world.