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Jesuit expert in the fight against abuse: Vatican dicastery must respond regarding Father Rupnik
The statements by Father Hans Zollner mark another development in the widening controversy surrounding Father Marko Rupnik. Read more
Former Jesuit provincial on the Rupnik case: It is a ‘tsunami’ of lack of transparency
A former provincial for the Society of Jesus demanded full transparency from his community in dealing with the current situation... Read more
Who is Father Marko Rupnik, the Jesuit priest and artist accused of abuse?
Who is the Jesuit priest and artist that has been accused of abusing at least nine consecrated women in the... Read more
One month after murder of two priests, Jesuits in Mexico decry impunity
In a July 20 statement, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus demanded justice for the victims of violence. Read more
Pope Francis jokes about upcoming Canada trip: 'They say it's not easy, I think it is'
After visiting a community of Jesuits in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis joked about his upcoming trip to Canada, from... Read more
Two Jesuit priests killed in a church in Mexico
The Jesuits of Mexico announced Tuesday that two of their priests were killed Monday inside a church in a mountainous... Read more
College enters fray with bishop over gay pride, BLM flags at Jesuit school
A group of students, staff, and alumni at the College of the Holy Cross are petitioning the administration to disinvite... Read more
Father Willie Doyle, World War I military chaplain, deserves sainthood cause, Irish group says
Father Willie Doyle, S.J. was an Irish priest whose heroic sacrifices as a military chaplain during World War I were... Read more
Pope Francis: The saints show us how to live in communion with the Church
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,... Read more
St. Francis Xavier: New EWTN film marks 400th anniversary of canonization
The film will be screened at a Rome Jesuit church housing a relic of the saint. Read more
Pope Francis: Halving of Jesuit numbers worldwide is a lesson in humility
‘We have to get used to humiliation,’ the pope told Jesuits in Greece. Read more
Two Jesuit priests win 2021 Centesimus Annus prize for Catholic social teaching
Two Jesuit priests have been named the winners of the 2021 edition of the Centesimus Annus Foundation’s prize for writing... Read more
Argentine bishops welcome Vatican recognition of priests' 1683 martyrdom
Bishops in Argentina have welcomed the promulgation of a decree by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints that regards... Read more
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A cannonball that changed the world: Pope Francis marks 500 years since St. Ignatius’ conversion
The first Jesuit pope sent a video message marking the start of an Ignatian Year. Read more
Hong Kong bishop appointment shows pope's preference for religious
For several informed sources inside the Vatican, the appointment of the Fr. Stephen Chow Sau-yan, a Jesuit, as Bishop of... Read more
After investigation, priest who presided at Biden inaugural Mass resigns as Santa Clara U president
Santa Clara University president Father Kevin O’Brien, S.J., engaged in questionable behavior at informal dinners with Jesuit graduate students, the... Read more
Jesuits in Chile to compensate four victims of sexual abuse by former priest
Four victims sexually abused by former priest Jaime Guzmán Astaburuaga will be compensated with 15 million pesos each (about $21,000). Read more
Catholic priest and doctor: Coronavirus crisis a ‘window of opportunity’ for the homeless
A Jesuit doctor serving the homeless in London has said that the coronavirus crisis has opened a “window of opportunity”... Read more
Former Jesuit Superior General dies in Tokyo at 84
Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, the 30th superior general of the Society of Jesus, died Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan, at the age... Read more
Six retired Jesuits died of coronavirus at order’s Philadelphia infirmary
Six retired Jesuit priests who resided at an infirmary of the society in Philadelphia died last month of coronavirus. Read more
