News

Pope Francis’ Calling Came as a Boy in Argentina, and It Led Him to the Vatican
Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming ...
WTVF7d
Jesuit priest and Vanderbilt professor shares how Jesuit principles may have influenced Pope Francis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — As news of Pope Francis' death spreads around the world, there's one particular word that keeps getting mentioned, Jesuit. That's the name for members of an order or ...
USA Today7d
Francis was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit? What to know
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis also was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. So what is a Jesuit? Here's what to know about the order. What's next for the Catholic ...
USA Today6d
Pope Francis was a Jesuit. Who are the Jesuits?
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, passed away on April 21 at age 88. His funeral is scheduled for April 26, following a period of mourning and reflection on his ...