Slovakia and Bohemia: The interprovincial meeting of friendship

Slovakia and Bohemia: The interprovincial meeting of friendship

Relations between the Slovak and Czech Provinces of the Society of Jesus are strengthening. To foster this connection, about 60 Jesuits met in Prešov, Slovakia. The theme of “working together with others” guided their reflections, prayers...

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“<i>Sii tenero, sii coraggioso</i>”: Pope Francis’ Encounters with Jesuits

Sii tenero, sii coraggioso”: Pope Francis’ Encounters with Jesuits

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, has made it a tradition to meet with Jesuits during his Apostolic Journeys. These private, informal gatherings reflect his deep connection to his Jesuit roots and emphasise his pastoral vision for the Church...

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Embracing discernment for a Church in mission

Embracing discernment for a Church in mission

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, the Synod’s Relator-General, emphasizes the importance of communal and ecclesial discernment towards building a Church where every Christian’s voice is heard and valued.

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Faith and Renewal: Visual Stories from the Synod’s Second Session

Faith and Renewal: Visual Stories from the Synod’s Second Session

The second session of the Synod on Synodality started in a spirit of anticipation and hope as delegates from around the globe gathered for this final assembly in a multi-year journey aimed at deepening inclusivity, dialogue, and participation within the Church.

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Pope nurtures courageous witness amongst Jesuits during Apostolic Visits

Pope nurtures courageous witness amongst Jesuits during Apostolic Visits

Pope Francis’s interaction with Jesuits usually leaves room for questions and answers, and his responses often cover several themes. Nonetheless, the Pope never fails to inspire, encourage, and remind the Society of its mission...

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The <i>Aula</i>: Then, Now and Future

The Aula: Then, Now and Future

Next to the majestic edifice of St Peter’s Basilica lies a non-descript campus of buildings that blend into the neighborhoods surrounding the Colonnade of Bernini. That campus, located just below the Collegio Urbano, is the General Curia...

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Jesuit Educators: Apostles of the Gospel

Jesuit Educators: Apostles of the Gospel

World Teacher’s Day is celebrated annually on 5 October, in honor of teachers all over the globe, who are shaping the future by nurturing students and driving educational progress. Jesuits also have a long tradition of education...

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Faith, Fraternity, and Compassion: Pope Francis’ Vision for a Harmonious Church and Society

Faith, Fraternity, and Compassion: Pope Francis’ Vision for a Harmonious Church and Society

The Apostolic Visit to Singapore, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste in September 2024 counts as one of the significant events of Pope Francis’s papacy. Given that Indonesia is an Islamic country, encouraging religious dialogue between Islam and Christianity...

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Lebanon: Jesuits offer shelter and hope amid growing crises

Lebanon: Jesuits offer shelter and hope amid growing crises

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has been present in the country since 2013, providing refugees with accompaniment, education, and psychosocial support. Due to the rapid escalation and unpredictability of the conflict, these activities have been suspended...

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For a shared mission – The Pope Video

For a shared mission – The Pope Video

Let us pray that the Church continue to sustain a synodal lifestyle in every way, as a sign of coresponsibility, promoting the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.

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How to be a synodal Church in mission?

How to be a synodal Church in mission?

The eyes of Catholics around the world are on the Vatican as the days count down towards the start of the second session of the ongoing Synod on Synodality, which will hold from 2-27 October. The central theme for the discussions...

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God walks with His People: Celebrating the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

God walks with His People: Celebrating the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Pope Francis reminds us that the encounter with the migrant, as with anyone in need “is also an encounter with Christ” and invites the Church to unite in prayer “for all those who have had to leave their land in search of dignified living conditions”.

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