WWNO

Jesuits Have Played Central Role In History Of The Church

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio's ascendency to Pope Francis has suddenly placed his Jesuit order in the spotlight. Francis' papacy is the first for a member of the Society of Jesus, which was founded in ...
National Catholic Reporter

Jesuit Fr. David Collins makes the history of his order accessible to new generation

When the United States declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776, virtually every priest in the young country was an ex-Jesuit. As the country grew westwards, it reached into territories ...
WLKY

Who are the Jesuits, Pope Francis' religious order?

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits.It's one of the most prominent religious orders in the Catholic Church, with approximately 15,000 ...
The Hoya

Sharing a Jesuit History With Japan

For two days last week, the campus enjoyed a remarkable moment in international and intra-Jesuit relations. Sophia University’s president, vice president and Jesuit chancellor led a delegation of ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Authors shares little known history of Jesuit ties to slavery

I’M KAREN HOLMES WARD. LATER IN THE PROGRAM, EFFORTS TO SHED LIGHT ON LAND TAKEN FROM BLACK FAMILIES OVER THE CENTURIES. BUT FIRST, IT’S NO SECRET THAT MANY OF THIS COUNTRY’S BEDROCK INSTITUTIONS ...