WASHINGTON, January 19, 2008 – After four days of prayer and personal conversation known as murmurationes, the 217 Jesuit electors gathered in Rome from around the world have chosen Adolfo Nicolás, SJ as the 30th Superior General of the Society of Jesus.

20 songs vie for Awitenista 2008 champ - Twenty finalists are vying for the much coveted Awitenista Grand Champion title for this year's Awitenista. Seven finalists were included for the Contemporary Solo category, three for both Religious and Nationalistic and four for Contemporary Group.