Fr. Brian G. Paulson, SJ

Dear Friends,

Sixty years ago, a young man from Argentina named Jorge Mario Bergoglio entered the Society of Jesus as a novice. Fifty-five years later, he became the first-ever Jesuit pope. In the five years since he was elected, Pope Francis has energized the faithful and people of all faiths through his warm, humble leadership and his care for all people — especially those at the margins — and for the earth itself. I was honored to meet Pope Francis in 2016 at the Society of Jesus’ 36th General Congregation and hope that you enjoy our cover story on him, which highlights how his “Jesuit DNA” shapes the way he leads and ministers.

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News New Leaders, Jesuit Baseball in Italy, and more!  Assignments  Jesuits on the Move  A Heart on Fire "While I was discerning there, I felt a renewed call to follow Christ, and I decided to apply to the Jesuits that year."  by Jack McLinden, SJ A Jesuits Journey God's Will Be Done Amy Korpi, with Fr. Jim Creighton, SJ In the World The Whistle Priest By Fr. Ryan Duns, SJ	Cover Story Celebrating Five Years with Pope Francis Pope Francis became the first-ever Jesuit pope in 2013. Learn how his “Jesuit DNA” has inspired the faithful and many others throughout the world. Living the Magis Senior Jesuits Take on  a Special Mission... By Jane Glynn-Nass and Terry Kult	Social and International "Encountering students as “Children of God” by Eric Immel, SJ Jesuit History Excerpts from a Jesuit's Travelogue by Fr. Ed Schmidt, SJ Formation What is First Studies? In The World Becoming a Yogi in Action by Bobby Karle, SJ On the Frontiers Reflections from a Military Chaplain by Fr. Timothy Meier, SJ We Give Thanks In Memoriam Spring 2018

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