The voice of those who have no voice: the legacy of Oscar Romero and martyrdom for truth 

The voice of those who have no voice: the legacy of Oscar Romero and martyrdom for truth 

On March 24, 1980, during the celebration of the Eucharist in the chapel of the Hospital of Divine Providence in San Salvador, Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero was assassinated by a gunshot. His martyrdom, officially recognized by the Church with his beatification in 2015 and canonization in 2018, represents one of the most significant chapters in twentieth-century Church history.  The figure of Saint Óscar Romero continues to challenge the conscience of the… Read more
Saint Paul Miki and the courage of witness: from Japan to the heart of our schools

Saint Paul Miki and the courage of witness: from Japan to the heart of our schools

The figure of Saint Paul Miki crosses centuries and cultures as a clear testimony of faith, courage, and coherence. A Japanese Jesuit, catechist, and martyr, Paul Miki is remembered by the Church on February 6, together with his companions, as one of the first great witnesses of Christianity in Asia.  His story, deeply connected to the Society of Jesus, still speaks today to the world of education, challenging consciences and offering an example of witness capable of uniting faith, word, and life.  A Japanese Jesuit in a time of persecution Paul… Read more
Memory as a commitment 

Memory as a commitment 

The Jesuits and the defense of human dignity during the Shoah  The Shoah represents one of the deepest fractures in contemporary history an event that radically called into question the very meaning of being human. Remembering does not mean merely… Read more