Arturo Sosa
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Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal SJ (born 12 November 1948) is a Venezuelan Catholic priest who serves as the 31st and present superior general of the Society of Jesus. He was elected by the Society's 36th General Congregation on 14 October 2016, succeeding Adolfo Nicolás. He is the first person born in Latin America to lead the Jesuits.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sosa and the second or maternal family name is Abascal.
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Arturo Sosa | |
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Superior General of the Society of Jesus | |
Installed | 14 October 2016 |
Predecessor | Adolfo Nicolás |
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Ordination | 30 July 1977 |
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Born | Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal (1948-11-12) 12 November 1948 (age 75) Caracas, Venezuela |
Nationality | Venezuelan |
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