A total of 215 Jesuits will be taking part in GC36, gathered from 66 Provinces and Regions of the Society; 212 of the participants will be involved in electing the new Superior General. The first stage will be acceptance of Father General Nicolás’ resignation, after which the Congregation will discuss the state of the Society (De Statu Societatis) which will help to clarify what characteristics they feel the future General should have. Nick Austin SJ and Damian Howard SJ discuss what these might be.
That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics. For the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer).
That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed. For the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
April 2016. The Pope Video: for a just reward for small farmers. For the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer - http://www.apmej.org).
The Pope Video - For children and families in difficulty - March 2016
Pope Francis' prayer intention for March: That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network video for February asks; That we may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for future generations.
