The Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus joins people of the whole world in expressing our joy and gratitude to God for giving the Church a new Pope.

As Jesuits and in union with our new Pope as companions of Jesus, we wish to remind ourselves that the Holy Father is for the universal Church, and through the Church, for the whole world.

We are also confident that the Chinese people are held dearly in the heart of our new Pope Francis. His love for the poor, his commitment to social justice, and his personal simplicity are sources of inspiration for us.

Together with all Catholics and people of goodwill, we wish to offer our prayers and unreserved support to Pope Francis. And we look forward to witnessing fruitful Petrine ministries in the coming years.

God Bless our Pope Francis!

John Lee-Hua S.J.
Provincial, Chinese Province