What is Pedro Arrupe known for?
Known for his spiritual depth and commitment to justice, Arrupe helped guide the order through the changes of the Second Vatican Council (1962–65) and refocused the Jesuits with a “preferential option for the poor.”
Is Pedro Arrupe a saint?
Pedro Arrupe, Superior General of the Jesuits from 1965 to 1983. The cause of beatification of this great Jesuit was officially opened by the Vicariate of the Diocese of Rome on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 28 years to the day after the death of Fr. Arrupe.
Who is the current Superior General of the Jesuits?
Arturo Sosa
The thirty-first and current Superior General is the Reverend Father Arturo Sosa, elected by the 36th General Congregation on 14 October 2016….
| Superior General of the Society of Jesus | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Arturo Sosa since 14 October 2016 | |
| Formation | 19 April 1541 |
| First holder | Ignatius of Loyola |
How many Jesuit saints are there?
Since the founder of the Jesuits, St Ignatius of Loyola, was canonised in 1622, there have been 52 other Jesuits canonised.
Who was the first Black Pope?
Pope Victor I
| Pope Saint Victor I | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Zephyrinus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Early 2nd Century AD Africa Proconsulare, Roman Empire |
| Died | 199 AD Rome, Roman Empire |
Who was the most evil pope?
Alexander is considered one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, partly because he acknowledged fathering several children by his mistresses….
| Pope Alexander VI | |
|---|---|
| Papacy began | 11 August 1492 |
| Papacy ended | 18 August 1503 |
| Predecessor | Innocent VIII |
| Successor | Pius III |