Inspired by the words of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis argues that a more just and fraternal world can only be built if we rethink our relationships, both personal and among nations.
In this section, we present a selection of the reflections of Jesuit universities and centres on the encyclical. In coming issues, we will continue sharing the reflections of other Kircher Network´s institutions.
The Kircher Network HEST Cluster on Ecology and Environmental Challenges will hold its next key meeting from January 15–16, 2026, at the Notre Dame du Champ-d’Oiseau facilities in Belgium (arrival on January 14 and departure on January 17).
The Kircher Network’s Group of International Relations Officers convened this October for its biennial meeting at the Munich School of Philosophy (Hochschule für Philosophie München), coinciding with the General Assembly of Presidents and Deans of the Kircher Network’s member institutions. Delegates from fourteen member universities and centres attended the meeting, contributing to a lively and productive exchange of ideas.
