Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, was the first Jesuit pope of the Catholic Church. What is a Jesuit? What to know ...

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and social action.

Pope Francis always placed the Gospel of mercy at the center, repeatedly emphasizing that God never tires of forgiving us. He ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re eulogized Pope Francis at his funeral, calling him "a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone." ...

The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Re, offered the homily during Pope Francis' funeral. Here are the words he ...

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Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

The Society of Jesus, commonly called the Jesuits, are an order of "priests, brothers, scholastics and novices," according to its website. At 14,000-plus members, the Jesuits tout themselves as ...

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 ...

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, delivered a homily during the funeral Mass for Pope Francis ...

Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, prisoners and migrants welcomed Francis’ ...

When and how did Pope Francis die? Who will be the next pope? What we know The Society of Jesus, commonly called the Jesuits, are an order of "priests, brothers, scholastics and novices ...