Question

What is the Society of Jesus?

a group of Protestant settlers who were forced from Europe
a charter that was created for missionaries in the Americas
an American Indian group that was friendly to settlers
an order of Catholic priests who were early missionaries

Answer 1

The Society of Jesus is a religious order of the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome. It was founded by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the approval of Pope Paul III in 1540. The members are called Jesuits. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations