Arturo Sosa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sosa and the second or maternal family name is Abascal.
The Very Reverend

Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal

SJ
Superior General of the Society of Jesus
Sosa in January 2017
Installed14 October 2016
PredecessorAdolfo Nicolás
Orders
Ordination30 July 1977
Personal details
BornArturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal
(1948-11-12) 12 November 1948
Caracas, Venezuela
Alma mater

Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal SJ (born 12 November 1948) is a Venezuelan Catholic priest who has served as the 31st superior general of the Society of Jesus since 2016. He was elected by the Society's 36th General Congregation to succeed Adolfo Nicolás. He is the first person born in Latin America to lead the Jesuits.

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