Arturo Sosa
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.
The Very Reverend Arturo Sosa | |
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| Superior General of the Society of Jesus | |
Sosa in January 2017 | |
| Installed | 14 October 2016 |
| Predecessor | Adolfo Nicolás |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 July 1977 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal 12 November 1948 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
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