He’s the top Jesuit in the world. Does that make him the pope’s boss? (Or ours?!)

This week, Ashley and Inside the Vatican’s Colleen Dulle chat with Arturo Sosa, S.J., the 31st Superior General of the Society of Jesus. In other words, he’s got St. Ignatius Loyola’s old job. In other words, he leads the world’s Jesuits. 

Our Guest: Father Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Society of Jesus 

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What’s on tap: The Cannonball (the official cocktail of the Ignatian Year)

Ingredients:

Mezcal, 2oz

Lime juice, 3/4oz

Blackberries, 6 (reserve one for garnish (this is the ‘cannonball’))

Jalapeno slices, 4

Agave nectar, 1/2oz

Soda water (optional)

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle together blackberries, jalapeno slices and lime juice. Add ice, mezcal, and agave nectar. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into an old fashioned glass with ice. Drop one blackberry in from a height of 6 inches. Observe impact. Clean up. If desired, top with soda water or seltzer. Finally, await convalescence and conversion. 

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