Fr. James Hanvey, SJ, the Secretary for the Service of Faith of the Society of Jesus, shares deep, insights on Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te. This is more than a discussion of a papal document; it’s an exploration of the radical Christian spirituality at its heart.
Fr. Hanvey stresses that the love for the poor is not a side project or a commendable policy—it is the key dimension of our entire mission. This love is what truly enables us to imitate Jesus, poor and humble, making our actions a direct reflection of Christ’s own life and values.
The Society of Jesus has made this focus central through Universal Apostolic Preference (UAP) 2: Walking with the Excluded. This video explains why this preference is an absolutely integral part of the Jesuit mission and charism, and a vital call to the whole Church.
