Peace

In this heartfelt declaration that resonates hope, the Jesuits in Syria reflect on the country’s situation as it strives for unity and reconciliation amidst ongoing challenges. The Jesuits call for a healing process that transcends fear and division...

In 2025, we invite you to join the Society of Jesus in its mission of promoting God’s kingdom of peace as we labor for a more just and compassionate world. Let us commit to showing the way to God, walking with the excluded, accompanying young people, and caring for our common home.

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...

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 June 2024, a group of 25 Jesuits gathered at the Katholische Akademie in Berlin for the Jesuits Among Muslims (JAM) meeting.

Almost six months of war in Gaza, and the guns have not fallen silent. We, the members of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), like so many other Catholics, Christians, men and women of all faiths and non-believers, refuse to be silent. Our voices continue to be lifted up...

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary challenges, fostering peace and reconciliation stands as a paramount mission for the Society of Jesus. Responding to the call of General Congregations 35 and 36, which advocate for building bridges and...

In his Christmas message, Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General of the Jesuits, wishes to support the desire, hope and prayer for peace of Jesuits and the many partners in mission. He invites us to be inspired by Francis of Assisi, of course, but also by...

he Major Superiors of around 120 male religious congregations convened near Rome during the week of 24 May. The organization’s President is Fr Arturo Sosa. In a lecture titled ‘Encounter as a Dimension of Cultures and a Path to Peace’...

Fr Arturo Sosa, Superior General, is calling us to join our voices for peace in a prayer for justice and truth to shine in our world. Listen to his message...

What helps towards building a lasting peace? In his 1 January message, Pope Francis identifies three ways to nurture peace...