London: conference to mark first anniversary of election of Pope Francis

On 13 March 2013, the Jesuit Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope. Over the past 12 months, how has Pope Francis been influenced by Saint Francis of Assisi and by the founder of the Jesuit Order, St Ignatius of Loyola? What has been his impact on the Church’s evangelical mission, its option for the poor, its hopes for unity with the eastern churches and on global politics?

What’s in a name? A conference to mark anniversary of election of Pope Francis, organised by the Bellarmine Institute at Heythrop College will take place on Saturday 15 March 2014 9.30am - 4.30pm Heythrop College, University of London, Kensington Square, London, W8 5HN Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington

Speakers: Ms Cathy Corcoran, Cardinal Hume Centre Dr Damian Howard SJ, Mr Anthony O’Mahony, Dr Paul Rout OFM, Dr Gemma Simmonds CJ, Heythrop College Dr Scott Thomas, University of Bath

Cost: £20, including morning tea/coffee and a sandwich lunch

For booking and further information see: www.heythrop.ac.uk/whatsinaname