Remembering Pope Francis A look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis from the Mission campus. A ReflectionAfter news of Pope Francis's death arrived at Santa Clara University, Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J. stood in the Mission Church and gave a homily for Mass A Message from SCU President Julie Sullivan We have felt a special connection to Pope Francis here at Santa Clara. As the first Jesuit pope, he often spoke about and embodied our “Jesuit language” of cura personalis, showing special care, love, and mercy for each person in their unique God-given dignity and seeking to address the crucial world issues of our times with hope, courage, and compassion. Read More. In Context: Pope Francis A Pope for a Global ChurchJST-SCU Dean Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator speaks to CBS on the importance of Pope Francis in a global church. Read moreTackling Big IssuesDirector of Mission and Ministry Mathew Carnes on Pope Francis' legacy in the Mercury News. Read more.Next Steps for the ChurchPreparing for 9 days of mourning, Elyse Raby details what’s next for the faithful on FOX. See it here.A Pope Focused on the MarginalizedIn U.S. Catholic Assistant Professor Nicholas Hayes-Mota, a social ethicist and public theologian, explores Pope Francis' legacy of caring for others. Read more. Personal Encounters Pope Francis inspired Broncos and the faithful worldwide to have conversations about the role of the Church and faith, to create a more sustainable world, and to put the human first in our endeavors. This is how he is reflected on campus. A Conversation with Faithful: The Synod Technology and Humanity A More Sustainable World A Jesuit Pope
Rafael Luciani discusses synodality—the Catholic Church’s efforts to create a faith reflective of all members A global expert on synodality and a new professor at the Jesuit School of Theology aims to help the Santa Clara school become a worldwide resource on this process of prayer, listening, and communal discernment. By Deborah Lohse, 11 Nov 2025 share 6 min read
The Plant Custodian Biology Professor Justen Whittall explains the ethics and science behind rescuing a rare, endangered Bay Area succulent. Nic Calande, 06 Nov 2025 share 2 min read
How We Journey Together: One Practitioner on Accompaniment Today, the rector at SCU-JST, Tom Smolich, S.J., walks with students. Before, he walked with refugees. Here are his lessons on how listening and accompaniment can improve our world. Leslie Griffy, 30 Oct 2025 share 6 min read
What about the boys? A study finds stigma around mental health influences how parents seek support for sons vs. daughters There’s an established difference between how and if adult men and women seek help for their mental health. A Santa Clara public health professor wants to know if those differences are imposed by parents. Lauren Loftus, 15 Oct 2025 share 4 min read