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Introduction: A Controversial Moment in Church History The expulsion of the Jesuits in the 18th century is one of the most dramatic and complex episodes in the history of the Catholic Church. How was it possible that such an influential religious order, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540 …

Within the broad landscape of the Catholic Church, few religious orders have had as significant an impact as the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits. Since their foundation in the 16th century, the Jesuits have been synonymous with innovation, education, missionary service, and deep spirituality. Today, their legacy …