Spirituality
Blessed Rupert Mayer SJ
October 26, 2016
Known as the ‘Apostle of Munich’, Blessed Rupert Mayer SJ, survived two world wars – the first as chaplain-in-service of those who fought and died, and the second as a...
Read more
‘Be a prophet and wake people up’
October 26, 2016
Brian O'Leary SJ's latest book, on religious life, explores values that are relevant for lay people and not just religious
Read more
‘Be ecclesial, not clerical,’ Pope tell Jesuits at GC36
October 24, 2016
Pope Francis set a precedent when he chose to meet with Jesuit delegates at GC36 in their own curia, instead of having them go to meet him
Read more
Honorary doctorate for Sisters of Mercy
October 24, 2016
On Monday, 3rd of October, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, awarded an honorary doctorate to the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy. As Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Irish Jesuit...
Read more
The quality of mercy
October 21, 2016
DERMOT ROANTREE :: Pope Francis's efforts to bring a neglected theme – in this case mercy – to bear on the life of the Church is fully in keeping with...
Read more
Why did the Jesuits elect Fr Sosa?
October 19, 2016
Michael O'Sullivan SJ says that to understand why the Jesuits elected someone like Fr Sosa, one has to look at the context, as well as the man himself.
Read more
New Fr General prays in St Ignatius’ room
October 18, 2016
Brain Mac Cuarta SJ was present when the new Jesuit Fr General prayed with one of the oldest books in the Jesuit archives in Rome
Read more
New Jesuit leader ‘a man of vision’
October 14, 2016
The new leader of the Jesuits worldwide is "Decisive, visionary and has a great sense of humour". So says Gerry Whelan SJ
Read more
Jesuits elect non-European leader for first time
October 14, 2016
The 36th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus has elected Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, of the Venezuelan Province, as Superior General
Read more
Archival riches in Rome
October 12, 2016
Fr Brian Mac Cuarta SJ, Director of the Archives of the central government for the worldwide Society of Jesus, was interviewed recently by Vatican Radio
Read moreLatest News
Climate leadership, not climate hypocrisy
November 3, 2026 - The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice are inviting people to join them at National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday, 14 November.
Christian challenges for the new Common Agricultural Policy
November 3, 2026 - The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice is a member of the 'Our Daily Bread' network, which has published a paper on the new EU Common Agricultural Policy, calling for justice for farmers and a just European food system.
Stories of Compassion, community and hope
November 2, 2026 - The November 'Messenger' explores how faith, kindness, forgiveness, and human connection make a difference in a divided world.
‘Jesuits for Climate Justice’ campaign for COP 31
October 30, 2026 - The 'Jesuits for Climate Justice' campaign will provide communications coverage of COP31 (9–21 November 2026), highlighting what they encounter through an Ignatian lens.
Latest Podcasts
The Vatican and the Women Deacons
October 9, 2026
Living water: “Join the force”
September 18, 2026
Healing for the soul
August 18, 2026
‘The Soul Also Keeps the Score’
July 3, 2026
Latest Videos
Pray with the Pope: For the proper use of wealth
November 3, 2026
Reflections of a Catholic priest in Palestine/Israel
November 3, 2026
Pope Video: For mental health ministry
October 1, 2026
Walking with a seeker
September 23, 2026
Latest Books
‘Dreaming A New Dream’
March 19, 2025
‘I am infinitely loved’ – Messenger booklet
August 21, 2023
Messenger autumn catalogue
August 8, 2023
‘Brothers in Arms’ – Ignatian Camino book
July 3, 2023