Shaped under the leadership of Ignatius of Loyola, the order was distinguished by its strict discipline and its devotion to the papacy. Through their schools and missionary activities, the Jesuits became one of the influential institutions of the Counter-Reformation period.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Foundation of the Jesuits?
- The formal approval of the Jesuit Order (the Society of Jesus) led to the founding of a new order that would become active in the fields of education, missionary work, and religious renewal within the Catholic Church.
- When did Foundation of the Jesuits happen?
- 1540 CE
- Where did Foundation of the Jesuits take place?
- Roma