09/27/1540 AD founded
In 1539, with Peter Faber and Francis Xavier, Ignatius formed the Society of Jesus, which was approved in 1540 by Pope Paul III. He was chosen as the first Superior General of the order and invested with the title of "Father General" by the Jesuits.
Unlike members of other religious orders in the church who take the vows of chastity, obedience and poverty, members of the society, Jesuits, also take a fourth vow of obedience to the Pope, to engage in projects ordained by the pontiff.
Jesuits were instrumental in leading the Counter-Reformation.
Subjects Who or What founded?
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Pope Paul III (Alessandro Farnese) Pope of the Cathol... -
Ignatius of Loyola (Iñigo López de Oñaz y Loyola) Saint Ignatius of Loyola...
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Jesuits (Society of Jesus) Scholarly order of the R...
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