Indigenous peoples: resist to exist

Indigenous peoples: resist to exist

On 9 August, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, it is imperative to shed some light on the plight and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, particularly those living in the Amazon and Congolese rainforests.

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“Heal the Earth” Caravan of Hope – Amplifying voices from the margins

“Heal the Earth” Caravan of Hope – Amplifying voices from the margins

In Southern Africa Province, young people are responding to the call to care for creation, advocating for climate justice and amplifying the voices of those most impacted by climate change.

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Empowering Jesuits in Communication

Empowering Jesuits in Communication

From 16-21 May 2024, the serene community of Hekima in Nairobi hosted a bootcamp on videography and photography. The event brought together Jesuit scholastics interested in honing their skills in visual storytelling, underscoring the vital role of communication...

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Rwanda – Thirty years after the genocide

Rwanda – Thirty years after the genocide

Rwanda is warming up to commemorate the genocide against the Tutsi for the thirtieth time. In 1994, the world witnessed one of the most brutal genocide of the human history. It started in the night of 7 April...

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New Provincials – New Ideas

New Provincials – New Ideas

From time to time, you may notice on our website the announcement of the appointment of new Major Superiors by Father General. At the Curia, two or three times a year, the new Provincials are gathered for a detailed presentation of the functions...

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CERAP social. “A hopeful future” for young Africans

CERAP social. “A hopeful future” for young Africans

The fruit of the Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (Centre for Research and Action for Peace) is evident in the vocational training it offers young people.

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Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development – Jesuits at the Frontiers

Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development – Jesuits at the Frontiers

Watch the 8th episode of the “Jesuits at the Frontiers” series to find out more about Malawi and the Jesuit presence in this country.

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Collaboration and the Promotion of the Spiritual Exercises

Collaboration and the Promotion of the Spiritual Exercises

The last leg of Fr General’s five-country visit to the Southern African Province took him to South Africa where he visited the Jesuit Community in Johannesburg which doubles as the home of the Jesuit Institute South Africa (JISA)...

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Fr General: a whistlestop tour of Southern Africa

Fr General: a whistlestop tour of Southern Africa

Some Highlights of Fr General's visit to the Southern Africa Province 9-18 December 2023.

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Fr General visits St George’s College, Zimbabwe

Fr General visits St George’s College, Zimbabwe

Founded in January 1896 by French Jesuit, Fr Marc Barthelemy, St George’s began from a humble corrugated iron hut with only six pupils. Today, the school boasts of over 700 students and stands as a beacon of academic excellence, especially because of its dedication...

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Fostering mission and Apostolic Preferences

Fostering mission and Apostolic Preferences

Father General’s address, in Lusaka, Zambia, was a moment of profound inspiration. He spoke of the challenges and triumphs of the Jesuit mission globally, underscoring the unique role that each Province plays in the larger tapestry of the Society.

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Fr General at Lifidzi and the home of the “Martyrs of Chapotera” in Mozambique

Fr General at Lifidzi and the home of the “Martyrs of Chapotera” in Mozambique

The “Martyrs of Chapotera” as they are locally referred to, were killed in the context of the civil war that devastated Mozambique for over 15 years. The long and bloody conflict between the ruling party, FRELIMO, and the rebel group, RENAMO caused a huge amount of damage and suffering...

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