Pope Francis

Biography

Wrote his dissertation on Roman Guardini, a great liturgist.

Motto

Miserando Atque Eligendo

“Lowly But Chosen”

Notable quotes

When he was asked in a 2010 book-length interview, El Jesuita, about the common saying in Argentina, “I believe in God, but I don’t believe in priests,” he replied, “Many of us priests do not deserve to have them believe in us.”

Coat of Arms

Father General's Letter

24 March 2013

On our part it would be arrogant to pretend that the Pope should confirm all our opinions as though we as Jesuits were in no need of conversion, correction and spiritual renewal.

Without any kind of triumphalism, let us make explicit with renewed vigor and zeal the closeness of the Society to our brother Francis.