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Posted inDispatches, Faith
The Jesuits’ new leader has a top priority for them: “to work for reconciliation in the world.”
In his first press conference as superior general, Arturo Sosa, S.J., outlined his vision for the Society of Jesus.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
New Jesuit General: “Not Only the Improbable, but the Impossible”
Father Arturo Sosa stressed his reflections on the mission of the Society of Jesus in his first homily.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
The Jesuits’ first Superior General from Latin America brings a ‘holy boldness’ to his duties
Father Arturo Sosa of Venezuela has much in common with Pope Francis, says Father Kesicki of the U.S. and Canada Provinces.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Jesuits Elect Arturo Sosa, SJ, as New Superior General
Father Sosa is “man of great faith, a real leader, because he has a vision coming from a strong sense of the history of the Society.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
After priest wounded, South African Jesuits urge ‘peace on and around our campuses’
“The shooting of Father Graham has shocked and distressed many people, including students. He, along with the Society of Jesus, remain hopeful that a solution can be achieved.”
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Jesuit priest shot with rubber bullet as student protests in South Africa turn violent
Police apparently fired a rubber bullet point blank into the face of a Jesuit priest near the Witwatersrand campus in Johannesburg.
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Jesuits begin election process, plan to elect Superior General by Friday
On Monday the Jesuit delegates of GC 36 began the official four days of “murmurationes” (“murmurings”) designed to identify their next leader.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
What happens at a General Congregation? A Jesuit explains.
I recall the deep sense of fellowship in mission that the congregation engendered.
Posted inIn All Things, Magazine
Meeting Father Dennis Linehan in the library of America House
Father Linehan was intellectually gifted, socially aware and ever curious.