Father Pedro Arrupe passed away on February 5, 1991.

This day is always an occasion for us to say a few words about this man of unfailing wisdom and confidence.

As Pope Francis made a historic visit to Japan last year, he did not fail to pay homage to the 28th Superior of the Society of Jesus; just as he was able to do so again just a few days ago in front of the present Superior of the Society and nearly 200 other lay faithful people in the service of the Society.

As a reminder, a cause for the beatification of the native of the Basque Country was officially opened a year ago to the day.
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