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.
Missionaries
Jesuits is another name for the Society of Jesus.
Jesuits are Catholics.
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No, not all Jesuits are of Basque descent. However, the founder of the Jesuits, Ignatius of Loyola was of Basque descent.
The Jesuits preached the Gospel, and educated the youth in the Colonies.
No. The Jesuits are associated with the Catholic church.
The Jesuits do not own the Bank of America.
Jesuits may receive the sacrament of reconciliation from a priest.
The founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) was saint Ignatius of Loyola.
No, the Jesuits are not a monastic Order, they are a preaching, teaching Order of men.