A number of people have asked me about Jesuit formation, particularly the nomenclature, and the way that Jesuits refer to one another at various stages. So here goes. 

Living in today’s world, doesn’t the period from Thursday to Sunday seem to us, and to most people, like four days, rather than three?

Three former general assistants consider Father Arrupe's legacy.

Nowhere in the current catechism is there any treatment of a belief that was part of the common teaching of the church for over 700 years.

Could a pope resign? Would a retired pope still be infallible? If a pope resigns and another is elected, are there in effect two popes?