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14 November marks the anniversary of the birth of Fr Pedro Arrupe (14 November 1907) and holds special meaning for the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), an apostolic ministry he founded to address the needs of refugees and displaced persons. Coinciding with JRS’s anniversary...

Long before Arrupe was proclaimed a “Servant of God”, or elected as the 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, he was a Spanish Jesuit who spent 27 years as a missionary in Japan. He started his ministry on 7 June 1938 after spending ten years petitioning...

Born in Bilbao, Spain on 14 November 1907, Pedro Arrupe would become the 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus and one of the most notable Jesuits of the 20th century. An eager student with an endless thirst for knowledge, Arrupe’s academic prowess led him to study...

Space of Hope is a project in Chernivtsi, southwestern Ukraine, dedicated to assisting people affected by the ongoing conflict by catering for their psychological and spiritual recovery. Beyond just personal recovery, the Center is a space for dialogue which will foster peace, forgiveness and reconciliation...

In a significant moment for the Jesuits in Ukraine, Father General Arturo Sosa made his first official visit to Ukraine from 6–10 November. His visit, which comes at a time of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, brings hope and solidarity to a country...

Every step forward in the causes of beatification and canonization is reason to be thankful as they often progress slowly. In the cause of Fr Pedro Arrupe (1907-1991), 28th Superior General of the Society of Jesus, we will mark another step forward on 14 November,...

On 5 November, Pope Francis visited the Gregorian University on the occasion of the Dies Academicus. Present at the event were Father General Arturo Sosa who is the Vice Grand Chancellor of the University, as well as members of staff, faculty and students.

The Arrupe Jesuit Institute (AJI) began in Accra, Ghana’s capital, in November 2018 with meagre resources. Housed in a rented apartment in Kwabenya, a suburb of Accra, the centre started with no office furniture or equipment, no vehicle, and hardly any funds...

In a significant step to deepen and promote more Brother vocations in the Society, Father General Arturo Sosa, on 31 October 2024, established an International Commission on the Jesuit Brother (ICJB). The ICJB builds on the work of the International Assembly of Jesuit Brothers...

Let us pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation.

The Roma community, making up 10% of Hungary’s population, is the largest minority group in the country. Despite their rich history and cultural contributions, their experiences have been influenced by discrimination and misunderstanding...

Is there a connection between Ignatian spirituality and the Synod on Synodality? Yes! Ignatian discernment. Pope Francis’ experience as a Jesuit and his deep grasp of Ignatian Spirituality have clearly influenced his ways of thinking about what it is to be a synodal Church...