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On 15 June, the Secretary for Secondary and Pre-secondary Education of the Society of Jesus, Fr Jimmy Bartolo, SJ, announced the appointment of Fr Hugo Gómez Sevilla, SJ, as the new Director of the Educate Magis global community, a position he will assume in December 2026.

As we close the first week of the Bonn Climate Conference (SB64), the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) continues to follow and engage with the negotiations. These first days leave us with a clear message and a double challenge: the urgency of acting now and the political difficulty of turning promises into real and just action.

From 8 to 18 June, Bonn, Germany, brings together government representatives, civil society organisations, and international institutions for the annual UN June Climate Meetings, formally known as the 64th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (SB64).

The text reflects on the complex reality of Papua, describing it as an unhealed wound bearing the cries of suffering, prolonged conflict, and ecological destruction brought about by a "new form of internal colonialism".

One year after his appointment as the Sovereign Pontiff, Head of the Vatican State and of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV signed and published his first Encyclical Letter, entitled,Magnifica Humanitas—On the Protection of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, on 15 May 2026.

Immigrant policies have been a controversial topic in the United States, especially in recent years, when debates over border security, legal status, humanitarian responsibilities, and enforcement practices continue to shape public discourse...

The Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) is pleased to announce the upcoming presentation of its Annual Report 2025. Under the inspiring theme, “The Promotion of Justice is Fueled by Hope,” the event will reflect on a year of dedicated apostolic mission, social justice initiatives, and reconciliation with creation.

Between April 24 and 29, 2026, the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands convened 57 countries in Santa Marta, representing approximately one-third of the global GDP, for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels...

Water, no matter the place or circumstance, is a vital natural resource for any community. Access to water is inextricably linked to access to sanitation and hygiene, which are also essential for both human viability and dignity.

SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA – Government leaders are meeting this week for the Santa Marta Conference, a high-stakes summit centered on the future of global energy funding...