Jesuits & Friends - Summer 2025

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July 8, 2025

In this issue of Jesuits & Friends...

04 — Leading at home, guided by Rome
Fr Dermot Preston SJ, Fr Damian Howard SJ and Fr Peter Gallagher SJ reflect on how Pope Francis shaped Jesuit leadership in Britain.

07 — Pope Francis: Champion of a culture of encounter
David Ryall, new director of JRS UK, on Pope Francis’ deep solidarity with refugees and migrants.

08 — From the ends of the Earth to the heart of the world
Fr Dushan Croos SJ traces the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio SJ, shaped by mercy and mission.

10 — Every parish, a pilgrimage
Br Ken Vance SJ on how Jesuit parishes across Britain are embracing synodality as a way of life.

14 — Young hearts awakened
Young adults share how Pope Francis’ spirit of inclusion awakened a new generation to faith and belonging.

16 — A voice for the earth
Timothy Howles on how Pope Francis’ ecological vision continues through the work of the LSRI.

18 — Grazie, Francesco – thank you, Francis
Fr James Corkery SJ reflects on the theology that Pope Francis communicated in word and witness.

20 — Images of compassion
Paul Chitnis recalls unforgettable moments of Francis’ closeness to those on the margins.

22 — Prayer and Province news

23 — Praying with the pope

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