Social Justice

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‘Forced like Jesus Christ to flee’

September 24, 2020

The theme which Pope Francis has chosen for this year's World Day of Migrants and Refugees, on Sunday 27 September, is 'Forced like Jesus Christ to flee'

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President Higgins welcomes historic ruling on El Salvador murders

September 18, 2020

The Irish Jesuit Provincial has warmly welcomed the statement made by the President regarding the recent conviction of Colonel Montano

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Justice at last

September 16, 2020

Michael O'Sullivan SJ knew some of the Jesuits murdered in El Salvador in 1989. He reflects now on the conviction of one of their assassins over thirty years later

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Covid-19 emergency appeal

September 16, 2020

Restrictions on movement imposed to prevent Covid-19 spreading in African countries have had a catastrophic impact on vulnerable communities according to Irish Jesuit Missions

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Respect for the planet’s resources

September 8, 2020

In the Pope Video for September, Francis calls upon us all to take care of the planet’s resources responsibly, and to share them fairly and respectfully

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‘Not optimistic but hopeful’

August 28, 2020

The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice is marking forty years of service. Director Dr Kevin Hargaden outlines his vision for the challenging times ahead

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Homelessness a ‘public health threat’ – McVerry

August 7, 2020

Peter McVerry SJ says a new public health crisis is looming following the surge in deaths recorded among the homeless community in July

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A prophet of peace

August 5, 2020

John Hume is remembered with fondness and pride by fellow Derry native and neighbour Pat Coyle who is a journalist, and Director of Irish Jesuit Communications

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The maritime world

August 5, 2020

In the Pope Video for August, Pope Francis focuses on sailors, fishermen and their families, whose lives are afflicted with many difficulties and challenges.