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How St. Ignatius of Loyola became the patron saint of soldiers
From its beginnings, the Jesuits, as established by Ignatius and his companions, held a militaristic mindset of dedication and service... Read more
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
Father Marko Rupnik can no longer appeal his dismissal from the Jesuits
According to canonical norms, Rupnik had until Friday, July 14, to appeal the June 15 decision to dismiss him from... Read more
Bolivia’s attorney general accuses Jesuits of obstructing sex abuse investigation
The Bolivian attorney general’s office had received a copy of the diary from the Society of Jesus in Bolivia but... Read more
Loyola University offers course in ‘transgender’ health care, including treatment of children
The two-week course purports to “teach students the evidence-based treatment of LGBTQ+ patients in medicine.” Read more
Rupnik dismissed from Jesuits
Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik has been expelled from the Jesuits due to a “stubborn refusal to observe the vow... Read more
Trips by Jesuit priest accused of abuse are transgression of restrictions, superior says
Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik continues to travel and carry out art projects despite restrictions imposed by the... Read more
Six Jesuits reportedly under investigation for cover-up of sexual abuse in Bolivia
In addition to allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by a number of deceased Jesuits in Bolivia, six others... Read more
Bolivian bishop on clerical sex abuse: We know asking forgiveness is not enough
“We have asked for forgiveness; we know that it’s not enough,” said Bishop Giovani Arana of El Alto, Bolivia. Read more
Bishops of Bolivia admit to having caused ‘deep pain’ to victims of sex abuse
In a May 24 statement, the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference reported that it had received the visit of Msgr. Jordi Bertomeu,... Read more
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia admits mistakes were made in dealing with sex abuse cases
The Jesuit provincial in Bolivia, Father Bernardo Mercado, admitted that his religious order made mistakes in handling cases of sexual... Read more
Carmelite priest arrested, others accused in Bolivia on sex abuse charges
In the midst of allegations of sexual abuse against Jesuit priests in Bolivia, a Carmelite priest was arrested recently by... Read more
Bolivia Jesuits ask victims of two priests implicated in scandal to make formal complaint
The Jesuits asked the victims to make a formal complaint with the Society of Jesus and offered their assistance in... Read more
New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia
Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more
Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest
An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more
Pope Francis revisits ‘very painful’ Jesuit abductions in 1970s Argentina
A question about Budapest-born Father Jálics came during the first Jesuit pope’s apostolic visit to Hungary. Read more
Rupnik superior: ‘From an ecclesial point of view it’s illegal’ for priest to own business
The superior of Father Marko Rupnik, a Jesuit priest and artist accused of sexually abusing numerous nuns, said Rupnik owned... Read more
Father Rupnik superior denies possible transfer of the priest from Rome to Milan
Various media reported that Father Marko Rupnik, accused of having sexually abused numerous nuns, could leave Rome. Read more
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Jesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate. Read more
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
The Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after notable Catholics, including Pope Gregory XIII. Read more
