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Atlanta’s Jesuit community highlighting a papacy ‘grounded in joy’ 

Members of the local Jesuit community are remembering Pope Francis—the first pope from the Society of Jesus—for his joy and emphasis on discernment. 

• Archbishop Hartmayer honors jubilarians at Chrism Mass

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 7, 2025

  During the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King April 15, Archbishop Hartmayer consecrated the chrism, blessed the oils of the catechumens and honored the jubilarian priests.

• Argentinian parishioner remembers Pope Francis’ profound impact  

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 26, 2025

  St. Monica parishioner Cristian Bustos recalls the pope, from his native Argentina, as an “incredibly humble man who touched many hearts and did so many good things for the world.”  

• Atlantans remember Pope Francis for mercy, bold initiatives and art of encounter 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 24, 2025

  Atlanta Catholics are recalling the late pope’s legacy of mercy and care for creation, as well as his skill in encountering and engaging others.