Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis also was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. The Society of Jesus, commonly called the Jesuits, are an order of "priests, brothers ...

Pope Francis prays near the tomb of Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus between 1965 and 1981, during a Mass at the Jesuit Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus ...

Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a press conference on Thursday, saying Francis “did not seek to please everyone” or to ...

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus — also known as the Jesuits.It's one of the most prominent religious orders in the Catholic Church, with approximately 15,000 ...

KAYLN NORWOOD WISN 12 NEWS. POPE FRANCIS WAS THE FIRST JESUIT POPE. A SPECIFIC ORDER OF PRIESTS. 12 NEWS ZOE HENRY SPOKE WITH A JESUIT PRIEST AT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ABOUT PUTTING THE JESUIT ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Jesuit High School's girls' lacrosse team is gearing up for another shot at the state championship, aiming for their fifth consecutive title. Head coach Lauren Lakey ...

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 ...