Jesuit leader presents the situation in Mexico to the Pope

VATICAN CITY.- The Pope Francisco He had a meeting with the leader of the Jesuits in Mexico, Luis Gerardo Moro, who presented him with the “Commitment for Peace”, signed by the candidates for the Presidency and reported on the case of the religious murdered in the Sierra Tarahumara. Next, the statement released by the Society of Jesus.

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Today, in audience, Pope Francis greeted the prefect of the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus, Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid, SJ.

During the meeting, the pontiff heard from the provincial priest a summary of the work that Mexican Jesuits carry out to promote peace, defend human rights, assist migrants, accompany indigenous peoples, and walk with the believing people through their pastoral, educational and social works. His Holiness also heard regarding the status of the Cerocahui case.

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At all times, Pope Francis showed warmth and closeness regarding the work of the Society of Jesus in Mexico.

Pope receives copy of the “Commitment for Peace”

In this context, the Holy Father received a copy of the “Commitment for Peace” and witnessed the recent signature of the candidates for the presidency of Mexico.

He listened carefully to the fact that the document has the support and promotion of the Conference of the Mexican Episcopate (CEM) and the Conference of Religious of Mexico (CIRM), and that this initiative arose in response to the painful murders of the Jesuits Javier Campos and Joaquín He lives in the Sierra Tarahumara on June 20, 2022. For this reason, he was given a canvas of the painting that allows the Mexican Jesuits to remember their brothers.

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In San Pedro Square, the provincial, as representative of the Society of Jesus in Mexico, reaffirmed his commitment to continue promoting peace, human rights, the promotion of justice and dialogue for reconciliation.

This important meeting highlights the crucial role that the Church and religious organizations play in promoting peace in Mexico and around the world. It also confirms the alignment between the work of the Society of Jesus in Mexico and the hopeful teaching of Francis as Supreme Pontiff.

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