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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 9th Anniversary to Father General Arturo Sosa, S.J.! 🇻🇪 Elected on October 14, 2016, he continues to guide the global Society with a focus on the Universal Apostolic Preferences.

We pray for his leadership in discernment, collaboration, and mission for reconciliation & justice.

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 6d

Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te, is a powerful call to fight exclusion & poverty.
Its message directly affirms the Jesuit UAP: Walking with the Excluded. Timely: It will be central to the upcoming Major Superiors Meeting in Rome.

www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 8d

Fr. General’s 8-day visit to Germany (Oct 5-12) is continuing! 🇩🇪 He’s linking the legacy of St. Petrus Canisius to the future mission. Key takeaway so far: “God has a story with every young person.” Pray for his journey of collaboration & discernment. #Jesuits #JourneyingWithYouth #Germany #AMDG

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 10d

Fr. Jean-Luc Enyegue, SJ, has been appointed the new Provincial for the West Africa Province. A native of Cameroon, he brings an impressive background in Church History & leadership, currently serving at Hekima College in Nairobi. He officially steps into the role on Jan 3, 2026.

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Feast of St. Francis Borgia, SJ! This former Duke and "Second Founder" of the Jesuits is the patron of our General Curia in Rome. A true example of radical conversion: "Never more will I serve a master who can die."

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 14d

Pope Leo XIV's October intention: "May religions not be used as weapons or walls, but rather lived as bridges and prophecy." Let's pray that different traditions work together for peace, justice, and human fraternity. Join the prayer! 🙏 #Jesuits #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus #AMDG #Interfaith

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 20d

Today, we're celebrating the incredible anniversary of the first Jesuits' arrival in Quebec City back in 1625—including St. Jean de Brébeuf! The mission, rooted in humility and inculturation, created an amazing legacy of education and service.

www.jesuits.global/2025/09/25/j...

Jesuits in Quebec City: Arrived in 1625 – still there in 2025! | The Society of Jesus

On September 26, the feast day of the Canadian Martyrs (according to the Canadian liturgical calendar), the Jesuit community of Quebec City, in union with the Catholic Church of Quebec City and at the...

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 28d

The new AMDG app from the Jesuits uses AI to offer personalized spiritual guidance, including daily prayers and the Ignatian examen. It’s a great example of bringing faith and technology together to help people find God in their everyday lives.

Try now: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

AMDG · para que Dios se note - Apps on Google Play

The app to take care of your spiritual life every day. Stop, breathe, pray, listen

play.google.com

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 29d

A great tribute to Pope Francis during the recent Grace for the World - World Meeting of Human Fraternity. The drones captured the true smile of Pope Francis and left the audience gathered at the Square excited and grateful.

#Vatican #PopeFrancis #Drones #Jesuits #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · 29d

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is retiring after 10 years as director of the Vatican Observatory. He leaves a legacy of bridging faith and science, teaching that humility and collaboration are key to discovery. Thank you, Brother Guy!
www.americamagazine.org/faithinfocus...

Five lessons learned as director of the Vatican Observatory

After a delightful 10 years in the post, Sept. 19 is my official retirement date as the director of the Vatican. As I depart, I thought I would pass along a few words of advice based on my experience.

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 15

Pope Leo XIV honors Fr. Andrius Rudamina, the first Lithuanian Jesuit to arrive in India, on his 400th anniversary. The Pope praised his "missionary zeal" and "legacy of dialogue and cultural integration."

www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Pope commemorates 400th anniversary of first Lithuanian priest in India - Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV commemorates the anniversary and witness of Fr. Andrius Rudamina, a Lithuanian-born Jesuit who traveled more than 5,000 miles to India in ...

www.vaticannews.va

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 13

Today, we join the universal Church in offering our prayers for our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. May he be blessed with good health, divine guidance, and strength to lead the Church's mission with courage and compassion. Please join us in praying for him today.

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Celebrating Estonia's First Blessed!

Jesuit Archbishop Eduard Profittlich has been beatified as a martyr in Estonia! He died in a Soviet prison after refusing to abandon his flock. His life and motto, "fides et pax," are a powerful witness. A truly historic moment for the Church in Estonia.

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 3

JRS film on Ukrainian refugees wins "Best Video – Social Justice Issues" from Catholic Media Association! A powerful documentary that highlights the challenges faced by the displaced and the compassionate work of JRS.

youtu.be/dXU3OKUS29w

From War to Welcome - Jesuit Refugee Service in Poland

YouTube video by Jesuit Refugee Service/USA

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cardinal Stephen Chow met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the Church in China. The Pope, open to dialogue, will continue seeking respectful relations. An important step for China-Vatican ties.

#PopeLeoXIV #CardinalStephenChow #ChurchInChina #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus #AMDG

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Sep 1

Jesuit Archbishop Eduard Profittlich to be beatified on Sept 6, 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia! He was a German-born Jesuit who died in a Soviet prison after choosing to remain with his flock. His life is a powerful witness of "fides et pax" (faith and peace). #EduardProfittlich #Beatification #Jesuits

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happy Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! ✨ Today, July 31st, we celebrate our founder. Inspired by his call to "find God in all things" & "contemplatives in action," we renew our commitment to service & discernment. AMDG! #StIgnatius #Jesuits #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jul 10

Del 23 al 25 de Junio tuvo lugar La Conferencia CIS sobre “Las Constituciones en la vida de la Compañía”. Hemos entrevistado a tres participantes que han vivido en profundidad la experiencia de la Conferencia:

www.jesuits.global/es/2025/07/0...

#jesuitas #gloabl #roma #constituciones #vocación

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Pope Leo XIV met Father General Sosa on June 20th, reinforcing the unique bond & mission. A key dialogue on #UniversalApostolicPreferences & Jesuits' service to the Church. #PopeLeoXIV #FatherGeneralSosa

www.jesuits.global/2025/07/03/r...

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jul 2

New #LaudatoSi10 podcast: "Pilgrimage at the Rhythm of Creation"! 🚶‍♀️🌍 Walk through Earth's 4.6 billion years in 2 hours, blending science & prayer. A profound way to mark the encyclical's 10th anniversary. Experience it! prieenchemin.org/parcours-spi...

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

First Symposium on Spiritual Exercises in the African Context! 🌍 July 6-10 in Nairobi. Bringing together practitioners & scholars. Watch live online on YouTube @JHIAfrica July 7-9 (9am-1pm local). #SpiritualExercises #AfricanContext

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jun 27

Happy Solemnity of the #SacredHeartOfJesus! ❤️ Today, June 27th, we celebrate God's boundless, merciful love for us. May His Divine Heart be our source of peace & hope. Reflect on His immense love today. #FeastDay #DivineLove #Jesuits #JesuitsGlobal #SocietyofJesus #AMDG

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

25 leaders, including 5 Superior Generals, completed the Discerning Leadership Program's "Leading Organizational Change" module! Guiding Catholic organizations to align mission & strategy with discernment. Inspiring transformation!

discerningleadership.org/news/leading...

Leading Organizational Change | Discerning Leadership Program

The module is offered to Alumni of the modules 1 and 2 of Discerning Leadership. It is designed for teams that are interested in leading organizational change: General Councils of Religious…

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

A powerful #LaudatoSi10 reflection!

A participant shares their journey climbing Mt. Kinabalu as part of ACOTEP, finding prayer & renewed commitment to caring for our Common Home amidst climate challenges. Inspiring ecological conversion! jcapsj.org/2025/06/clim...

Climbing Mt Kinabalu on the 10th anniversary of Laudato sí | Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific

The Asia Pacific Contextual Theology for Engagement Program (ACOTEP) is an immersion experience offered by the Loyola School of Theology as an intersession course. It seeks to provide participants—pri...

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Jesuits Global @jesuitsglobal.bsky.social · Jun 25

Young astronomers from around the world are at the Vatican Observatory Summer School in Castel Gandolfo!

Focused on the James Webb Space Telescope, it's fostering global collaboration & training the next generation of scientists. Science meets humanity!

www.jesuits.global/2025/06/25/v...

Vatican Observatory: fostering collaboration between young astronomers | The Society of Jesus

Since June 1, the corridors of the Jesuit-run Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo have once again been filled with the voices and languages of young people from all over the world. The latest editi...

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