Ignatius of Loyola Ignatius of Loyola (l. 1491-1556) was a Basque soldier who became a Catholic prie
Ignatius of Loyola Ignatius of Loyola (l. 1491-1556) was a Basque soldier who became a Catholic priest and theologian after a mystical experience convinced him he was called to the service of Christ. He founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) to defend the Church and spread its message and was one of the leading figures of the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Continue reading… -- source link
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