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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...

Türkiye has officially launched its vision for COP 31, introducing a landmark "new model of cooperation" with Australia. Announced by President-designate Murat Kurum, the 2026 summit aims to bridge global divides as climate impacts accelerate...

Join CIDSE, Caritas Internationalis, and the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) for an online dialogue addressing the urgent intersection of climate migration and the "Loss & Damage" framework.

The Annual Meeting of Eco-Jesuit Delegates of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia (JCSA) brought together representatives from 15 Provinces to reflect, discern, and strategize on the theme Eco-Advocacy...

On the 26th February, 2025 , from the Development Office of the Southern Africa Province of the Jesuits came an invitation (to Jesuit Partners in Mission) to join ‘Teaching Tuesdays’ (TT), a series of lessons on Catholic Social Teaching (CST)...