Social Justice

Pope Video: For the abolition of torture

June 6, 2023

Pope Francis prays that the international community may commit itself concretely to abolish torture and guarantee support to victims.

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Asylum seeker accommodation system beyond breaking point

May 29, 2023

Eugene Quinn of JRS responds to Minister's call on local authorities to use rest centres for international protection applications.

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Laughter and Learning: JesWeb in London

May 23, 2023

Hard work and good fun were the hallmarks of this year's annual JesWeb Euopean wide conference of communicators held in London.

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Jesuit condemns attacks in Nicaragua

May 16, 2023

Kevin O'Higgins SJ, in an interview with The Irish Catholic, speaks out on Church attacks in Nicaragua under the regime of Daniel Ortega.

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Social justice gathering – ‘truly a gift’

May 10, 2023

The first gathering of the Irish Province's social justice apostolates took place in Milltown Park, Dublin on Wednesday, 3 May 2023.

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Homelessness theologically understood

May 9, 2023

The JCFJ Annual Lecture 2023, given by Dr Suzanne Mulligan, focused on the theological underpinnings of the Centre’s homelessness advocacy.

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JRS South Sudan emergency update

May 8, 2023

Noelle Fitzpatrick and her JRS team are providing psychosocial support and essential services for the influx of refugees into South Sudan.

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Pope Video: For ecclesial movements and groups

May 2, 2023

For May 2023, Pope Francis praises the capacity of ecclesial movements to dialogue at the service of the Church’s evangelising mission.

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Rehabilitation: An Act of Hope

April 25, 2023

"How did a Presbyterian from Ballymena, the Bible Belt of Northern Ireland, end up in a private audience with the Pope?" Read the latest 'Working Notes' for the answer.

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JRS mobilising along Sudan’s borders

April 25, 2023

Noelle Fitzpatrick, Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service South Sudan says they are preparing for an influx of refugees into South Sudan.

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