St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who formed the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1534 and was one of the most influential figures in the Counter-Reformation. Known for its missionary, educational, and charitable works, the Jesuit order received official papal approval in 1540 and was a leading force in the modernization of the Roman Catholic Church.
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