Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, dies on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025. Father General Arturo Sosa invites prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and addresses a letter to the whole Society of Jesus.

Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences.

On January 23, Pope Francis delivered a profound and hopeful message to representatives of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network during a private audience. In this meeting, he reminded us of our central mission: to promote a spirituality rooted in...

Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life.

Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.

There is an air of festivity in Rome as the Church prepares for the Jubilee Year under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. In the past few months, the eternal city has been seeing a lot of transformation, with multiple visible refurbishment projects and the restoration...

From 1 January 2025, Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ, will take up the role of International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network. This Pontifical work, established by Pope Francis in 2018, promotes prayer at the heart of Church’s mission as well as the spirituality...

Let us pray that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

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.

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.

On 24 October 2024, Pope Francis published his fourth encyclical, “Dilexit nos” (Latin for “He loved us”). This encyclical focuses on the theme of human and divine love as embodied in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Released amidst a world troubled by war...