The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Brother Osaretin Jonah SJ

The Jesuit vow of poverty – A testimony from Brother Osaretin Jonah SJ

Osaretin Jonah was a forensic chemist. It seemed like he had a promising future, professionally, in his country, Nigeria. But major life changes forced him to rediscover his place in the world.

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Father General in Madagascar – The first steps

Father General in Madagascar – The first steps

Faith, hope and charity in the midst of turmoil; Ignatian commitment to civil society: these are words of the Superior General that could touch the Malagasy. Halfway through last week, Fr Arturo Sosa arrived in Madagascar...

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Father General visits a “young” Province: Madagascar

Father General visits a “young” Province: Madagascar

On the occasion of the Plenary Assembly of the Major Superiors of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar, Father Arturo Sosa is spending ten days with the Malagasy.

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“My dream for Jesuit higher education is…”

“My dream for Jesuit higher education is…”

Four hundred leaders of Jesuit higher education institutions from around the world attended the meeting with the goal of determining the answer to the summit’s main query: what course should Jesuit higher education pursue going forward?

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Freeing hearts from hatred

Freeing hearts from hatred

In Kazakhstan on 15 September, Pope Francis strongly supported the core projects of the Jesuits in the region for peace and a better future: freeing hearts from hatred. This emerged from his conversation with fellow Jesuits...

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For a Church open to everyone – The Pope Video

For a Church open to everyone – The Pope Video

We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.

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“We want very much to walk together with you toward wholeness and healing.”

“We want very much to walk together with you toward wholeness and healing.”

Father General met with teachers and students at the Red Cloud Indian High School, experienced Lakota culture at the Heritage Center, and met with community leaders.

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Contest “Four Dreams” – Special Prize: Spirituality

Contest “Four Dreams” – Special Prize: Spirituality

In addition to the Grand Prize awarded to a production from Lebanon in the competition organised by IAJU and the General Curia of the Society of Jesus, a “Special Prize” was given for each of the themes.

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Radio IBERO: an “alternative space” on air in Mexico City

Radio IBERO: an “alternative space” on air in Mexico City

There are 32 FM radio stations in Mexico City... how does Radio IBERO fit in? How does it represent the Ignatian spirit that a Jesuit university wishes to witness in the Mexican society? We spoke with the station’s director, Alejandro Cárdenas.

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Building the future with migrants and refugees

Building the future with migrants and refugees

Every year since 1914, on the 4th Sunday of September, the Church celebrates the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This is an opportunity for Pope Francis to express his concern for the vulnerable people who are forced...

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The Catholic identity of our educational apostolate

The Catholic identity of our educational apostolate

The Expanded Council of Fr. General met during the week of 12-16 September in Rome. The theme of this council was the Catholic identity of our educational apostolate in the current socio-political context.

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Pope Francis with his Jesuit companions in Quebec City

Pope Francis with his Jesuit companions in Quebec City

At the end of July, Pope Francis undertook a visit to Canada that attracted much attention. The Pope’s health was fragile, and his getting around was painful, but he wanted to fulfil the commitment he had made to the leaders of Canada’s Aboriginal nations...

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