HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Question
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Who was the important Catholic Reformer who found the Jesuit order?
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Katerina Zell
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Girolamo Savonarola
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Ignatius of Loyola
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Pope Paul III
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556) was a contemporary of Martin Luther who is best known for having founded the Jesuit Order. The Jesuits served the Pope as missionaries; they often sought to re-convert Protestants back to Catholicism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jesuit, member of the Society of Jesus (S.J.), a Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions, with the approval of Pope Paul III. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations. Jesuits work in education, research, and cultural pursuits.
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