Jesuits are members of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534 and given approval by Pope Paul III in 1540. The Society of Jesus was formed both to counter the influence of the Protestant Reformation and to propagate Christianity among non-Christians. Jesuits became known for their commitment to education, scholarship, and teaching as well as their service as missionaries.
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