The Society of Jesus is partnering with the descendants of people once enslaved by the religious order to reconcile and heal the deep racial wounds of America. The GU272 Descendants Association ...

The only growth is in Africa. In 2013, there were more than 17,200 Jesuits, which means that in just over 10 years, the Society of Jesus has decreased by more than 3,000 members.

Laura Weis coordinates the Jesuits Slavery, History, Memory and Reconciliation Project on behalf of the Society of Jesus in the United States, working to build relationships with descendants ...

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Pope John Paul II prays during his traditional New Year's Eve 'Te Deum' Mass at the Society of Jesus' main church in Rome, Dec. 31, 1986. (photo: Bruno Mosconi / Associated Press) ...

The new head of the Society of Jesus said today that the order would continue to promote justice throughout the world, but that Jesuits must stay out of politics under normal circumstances.