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McVerry calls for protection of prisoners and staff
April 2, 2020
Peter McVerry and the JCFJ have called for the release of a further 800 prisoners in the light of the Covid-19 crisis
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A catastrophe and a window on the world
March 13, 2020
Covid-19 is a crisis that must serve as a window through which we look to create a society that works for everyone not just the rich, says Kevin Hargaden, JCFJ
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Covid-19: Call for prisoner release
March 13, 2020
Peter McVerry SJ, and the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice have called for the full temporary release of prisoners because of the Covid19 pandemic
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Rutilio Grande, Jesuit and martyr
March 11, 2020
Pope Francis recently recognised the martyrdom of Fr Rutilio Grande García SJ, murdered in El Salvador in 1977. Michael O'Sullivan offers a short introduction to his life
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Michael J Kelly SJ on ‘Irish Abroad’ postage stamp
February 26, 2020
Irish Jesuit missionary Michael Kelly SJ is honoured by An Post for his work in education, HIV/Aids prevention and human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Leadership in conflict zones
February 11, 2020
Joe Greenan, HR Director of Irish Jesuit Province, reports on the final session of Ignatian leadership training including a tour of Belfast
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Hear the cries of migrants
February 11, 2020
In The Pope Video for February 2020, Pope Francis lends his voice to migrants and victims of human trafficking
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Pinning the politicians
February 4, 2020
Social justice theologian Dr Kevin Hargaden suggests some tough questions for politicians and some possible answers for those asking them
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How do we think theologically about general elections?
January 29, 2020
KEVIN HARGADEN :: Elections are a serious business, even if experience leaves us with reduced expectations
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Elections should address ‘burning issue’ of ecology
January 29, 2020
Gerry O'Hanlon SJ, Jesuit theologian, discusses with Pat Coyle the upcoming general election from a Christian perspective
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Restoring women to a recovered diaconate
April 2, 2026 - Dr Phyllis Zagano continues her straight-talking exposition of the history of deacons in the church. She seeks to 'recover' the diaconate and 'restore' women to it.
The privilege of life-changing work
March 13, 2026 - Allan Ggita SJ is in Ireland speaking about his privileged life working with vulnerable communities in one of the largest slums in Kenya.
Our Mother Too: Mary Embraces the World
March 4, 2026 - Author Eric Clayton talks about his book that introduces children to Mary, the mother of Jesus, through eight apparitions around the world.
The challenge of co-creating
February 13, 2026 - James Hanvey SJ's exploration of the 'mission of creation' in St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises is an integration of theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
‘Not Christian, not Catholic.’
February 13, 2026 - The Vatican's second commission on the diaconate recently published a letter revealing a 50/50 split on whether women could 'image Christ'.
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For priests in crisis
April 13, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV: In the spirit of the Gospel, we are invited to recognize our shared responsibility in supporting, encouraging and accompanying priests.
Pray with the Pope: For disarmament and peace
March 13, 2026 - Pope Leo: Renounce weapons and the arms race. May leaders have the courage to choose dialogue instead of conflict.
Pope Video: For children with incurable diseases
February 6, 2026 - Pope Video: “The smiles, in the midst of pain, of children suffering, are a testimony of God's Kingdom.”
Pope video: For prayer with the word of God
January 9, 2026 - Pope Video: "May your Word be nourishment in weariness, hope in darkness and strength in our communities"
Pope video: For Christians in areas of conflict
December 1, 2025 - Pope video: “That Christians in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
Latest Blog Posts
Is the universe ‘done and dusted’?
April 17, 2026 - Bill Toner : : Does God really know everything, including the future? If so, it seems that the universe is truly 'done and dusted'. Bill Toner SJ is not so sure.
Faithful Justice: Reimagining the Jesuit Mission
March 31, 2026 - Dermot Roantree :: Jesuit Superior General Pedro Arrupe SJ called a General Congregation in 1974-5 that redefined the Jesuit charism.
‘Dangerous as hell’
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The grasp of grief
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Theology in a changing world
January 27, 2026 - Bill Toner :: Modern scientific progress poses serious challenges to theology. Can the once 'queen of the sciences' respond adequately to its challenges?