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Georgetown begins to make amends for 1838 sale of enslaved persons
One hundred and seventy-nine years ago, two Jesuit priests sold 272 persons at a slave auction. Their families were torn... Read more
Pope Francis praises expansion of historic Jesuit newspaper
As the historic Jesuit-run paper La Civilta Cattolica for the first time rolled out four new language editions other than... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
Priest shot with rubber bullets during student protest in South Africa
A Jesuit priest was shot in the face with rubber bullets by police in Johannesburg while trying to protect student... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
How a Jesuit school in Nepal is helping earthquake survivors manage trauma
A Jesuit primary school located near Kathmandu is using increased counselling and student-parent orientation programs to help both children and... Read more
Oscar-winning composer pens Mass for the Pope
The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but... Read more
Does Francis like being Pope? A behind-the-scenes chat in the Philippines
During his pastoral visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Pope Francis held an unscheduled meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in... Read more
Pope surprises Jesuits for dinner on feast of Saint Ignatius
In honor of the feast commemorating the founder of their order, Pope Francis made a last minute phone call to... Read more
Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'
The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more
Priest dismissed from Society of Jesus had 'lost his way'
Father John Dear, a longtime activist for peace and nonviolence who has been dismissed from the Jesuits, is impassioned yet... Read more
Jesuit rector in Rome grateful for Pope's 'Ignatian heritage'
Pope Francis' Jesuit formation is a blessing for the whole Church, says one Society of Jesus priest who recently concelebrated... Read more
Jesuit theologian remembered for scholarship, joyfulness
Catholic theologian and professor Father Edward T. Oakes, S.J. died in St. Louis Dec. 6, prompting his colleagues to remember... Read more
Pope focuses on centrality of Christ and Church for Jesuits
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of Saint Ignatius in Rome by reminding his fellow Jesuits of the dual centrality of... Read more
Pope calls Jesuit magazine to dialogue without relativism
Pope Francis met with the staff of the Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica on Friday morning, encouraging them to dialogue... Read more
Jesuit writers get quick answer to papal audience request
Just one month after their request, Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La... Read more
Pope's actions have clear Ignatian roots, Jesuit notes at digital debut
At the launch of its first digital publication, the director of a prominent Jesuit Catholic magazine said the Pope’s actions... Read more
Jesuit doorman surprised by Pope's phone call
He thought it was a joke. The young doorman at the Jesuit motherhouse in Rome never expected to receive a... Read more
