At the link below is a map of the world with a list of the various Jesuit headquarters worldwide.
Missionaries
21,000
The Jesuits.
Many of the Roman Catholic Orders come to mind - notably The Franciscans - The Jesuits - etc. - many others, I'm sure.
In a way he did, but Saint Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Jesuits (society of Jesus). the Jesuits are still a strong educational force in third world countries and missionaries to the new world as well.
The Jesuits were responsible for the foundation of Christianity in many foreign lands, the Americas, China, Japan, Africa, etc. The Jesuits, after the Benedictines, really gave a boost to the colleges and universities in Europe after the protestant revolt.
There are 47 third world countries today.
He joined the Jesuits and then he explored the world
There are 196 independent countries in the world today.
Jesuits are Catholics.
Jesuits is another name for the Society of Jesus.
Pierre Du Jarric has written: 'Akbar and the Jesuits' -- subject(s): Biography, History, Jesuits, Kings and rulers, Missions 'Jahangir and the Jesuits' -- subject(s): History, Jesuits, Journeys, Missions, Relations with Jesuits