SJES ROME

The Assembly of the CPAL Network of Social Centers was held in Buga, Colombia, from February 26 to 29, 2024. From a contemplative look at reality, participants had a positive attitude towards collaboration and networking and identified six potential opportunities to articulate their common mission and horizon.

My experiences as a Timorese woman from a country with a long history of struggle for independence have shaped the way I see the world, my community, and my Timorese brothers and sisters.

"Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources" was the theme of a seminar in Accra, Ghana. Participants in the seminar convened by the Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) called for the end of the ruthless depletion of natural resources by multinational corporations and foreign powers.

This narrative unveils the Province's pioneering efforts in social engagement, shaped by global and national events and driven by an unwavering commitment to structural transformation in Tamil Nadu.

Despite the hardships and dangers due to the unprecedented surge in gang violence, the Haitian Church continues its work, showing remarkable resilience, keeping hope alive, and encouraging people, especially young people, not to give up.

Contributing to the success of the session was the outstanding Irish hospitality, orchestrated by the director of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice.

On 1 February, Myanmar marked the third anniversary of the coup d’état, where power was forcibly seized from a democratically elected government by the military junta in 2021.

This first publication of 2024 provides an overview of the latest data, changes and trends in the context of most of the region's countries (Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, the United States and Canada).

This year, the global Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women of the Society of Jesus has been actively engaged in attentive listening.

Sandra Racionero Plaza, the assistant coordinator of the PCCP Project, gave the course consisting of six synchronous virtual sessions held every Thursday from February 15 until March 21.