Stories

We pulled one representative from each of six Conferences and asked them for their thoughts about representing their brothers at CP71. Fr. Jean Luc Enyegue represents the Province of Occidental Africa (AOC). Fr. Victor Cancino is a member of the US West Province of the United States (UWE).

Approach the “Santuario de Loyola” in Spain, and you’re immediately greeted by a great basilica that dominates the landscape. Walk further onto the campus and you’ll find a museum in the remains of Castle Loyola filled with relics, stained glass and...

Fr. L. Yesumarian, is the CP71 delegate from the Chennai Province of India. A lawyer by trade, he has spent decades fighting the injustice perpetrated against Dalit and Tribal communities in India, reclaiming stolen land...

Before a Jesuit makes a decision, he discerns. In order to discern, he must pray. This isn’t just a maxim of Jesuit life, it’s a way of living a prayerfully-examined vocation to service. It’s no surprise then that the delegates of the 71^st Congregation of Procurators...

“Jesuits know who they are by looking at Jesus; he is the foundation of our Jesuit identity. When we pray together, we find ourselves... we find each other... and we find a new depth and creativity in our mission.”

15 May marks the International Day of Families. On this occasion, we offer you the testimony of Vittorio and Marta, a Roman couple. A simple, true testimony, rooted in experience.

Reviving youth ministry through an experience of silence, contemplation and action. - Missionary youth work today is no mere fad triggered by the explosion of social media. Nor does it exist because Pope Francis, by dint of decisiveness and creativity, has potentially inspired the whole Church...

The retreat for the Congregation of Procurators is a unique opportunity for the members to dive deep into the De Statu Societatis and reflect on it. It is a synthesis document prepared by Father General from reports received on the situation of the Society...

The hundred or so Jesuits gathered in Loyola, the birthplace of Saint Ignatius in Spain, are living an eight-day retreat together. To help you feel the atmosphere of this important gathering, here are some photos of the beginning of the event, including the opening Mass in the Basilica of Loyola.

For most of the world, Syria has become a synonym for war, violence, and death. But despite everything, the Jesuits never left Syria. The life of the Catholic community in Homs is only possible thanks to the brave spirit of Jesuit priests...

Let us pray that ecclesial movements and groups may daily rediscover their evangelizing mission, and that they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs.

The Holy Father, as is customary, meets with ‘local’ Jesuits, this time with us, Hungarian Jesuits. The meeting started on Saturday evening a few minutes after six o’clock and lasted about an hour and a half. What characterised our meeting?