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The Society of Jesus is a Christian male religious order that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Society was founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and approved by the Pope in 1540.
Ignatius founded the society after being wounded in battle and experiencing a religious conversion. Ignatius and six other young men, including St. Francis Xavier and Bl. Pierre Favre, gathered and professed vows of poverty, chastity, and later obedience, including a special vow of obedience to the Pope.
In 1537, they traveled to Italy to seek papal approval for their order. Pope Paul III gave them a commendation, and permitted them to be ordained priests. These initial steps led to the founding of what would be called the Society of Jesus later in 1540.
Ignatius and his fellow priests were originally from Paris France and that is where they first professed vows in 1534. Therefore the first headquarters could be considered Paris. However, as they were not yet a recognized order this is often ignored.
The eventually made their way to Italy via various universities and towns and met with the Pope in Rome. When the society was recognized the headquarters was created in Rome and has remained there.
The Curia Generalizia is the headquarters in Rome for the worldwide Society of Jesus.
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How many Jesuits are there in the world today?
At the link below is a map of the world with a list of the various Jesuit headquarters worldwide.
Where do Jesuits live in France?
Jesuits usually live in Jesuit residences, which are all over the world, and throughout France. The headquarters of the French province is:La Province de France42bis rue de GrenelleF-75343 Paris Cedex 07, (France)Fax: 33-1 42 22 94 99E-mail: maisonprovinciale.france/%/jesuites.com
What were the Jesuits members of?
Jesuits is another name for the Society of Jesus.
Who are prominent in higher education Catholics or Jesuits?
Jesuits are Catholics.
What has the author Pierre Du Jarric written?
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
Are all Jesuits of Basque descent?
No, not all Jesuits are of Basque descent. However, the founder of the Jesuits, Ignatius of Loyola was of Basque descent.
What did the Jesuits do in the colonies?
The Jesuits preached the Gospel, and educated the youth in the Colonies.
Are the jesuits the united pentecostal church?
No. The Jesuits are associated with the Catholic church.
How do the Jesuits own the Bank of America?
The Jesuits do not own the Bank of America.
How do jesuits receive forgiveness?
Jesuits may receive the sacrament of reconciliation from a priest.
Who created the jesuits?
The founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) was saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Was Jesuits a monk?
No, the Jesuits are not a monastic Order, they are a preaching, teaching Order of men.
