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Pope Francis at the General Congregation of the Jesuits: a historic event

Pope Francis at the General Congregation of the Jesuits: a historic event

The petrine ministry of a Jesuit: a positive challenge for the Society

The Pope entered naturally like a Jesuit father among others.  But his white cassock marked a visible difference.  But it did not take away the perception that there is a deep bond between us and him.  We began by praying.

A historic event: this was the encounter of General Congregation of the Jesuits with Pope Francis.  The…

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Who are the Jesuits?  Between tensions and militancy

Who are the Jesuits?  Between tensions and militancy

The 36th General Congregation of the Jesuits is under way in Rome.  This assembly is the summit of the organizational structure of the Society of Jesus, and is composed of all the Provincials in charge and delegates from every religious province.  The Congregation has elected the new Father General, Fr. Arturo Sosa.  The other great task of the Congregation is to reflect on the life and mission…

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"Always be a father!" My take on fr. Arturo Sosa, General of the Jesuits

“Always be a father!” My take on fr. Arturo Sosa, General of the Jesuits

Arturo Sosa was my “desk companion” during the General Congregation.  He told me a few days before the start that he would be seated next to me.  In the days before his election, we talked of many things, some perhaps unimportant, others more serious.  I sensed, however, a person next to me with a lot of energy and serenity.  A resolved person, reconciled with life and his experience of the past.

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The first homily of the General of the Jesuits, Fr. Arturo Sosa S.J., translated into English

The first homily of the General of the Jesuits, Fr. Arturo Sosa S.J., translated into English

October 15, 2016

Dearest brothers,

A few days ago, in this same Church of the Gesù, where the remains of St Ignatius and Father Arrupe rest,  Fr. Bruno Cadorè invited us to have the audacity of the improbable as the proper attitude of people of faith who seek to witness it in the complex current events of Humanity.  He invited us to leave fear behind and to row towards the open seaas the attitude…

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