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Which Pope Gregory XV's canonized saint founded the Jesuits?

  • Ignatius of Loyola

  • Francis Xavier

  • Teresa of Ávila

  • Philip Neri

Answer

Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was canonized by Pope Gregory XV. The Jesuits, also known as the Society of Jesus, are a religious order within the Catholic Church. They were founded in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the goal of spreading the Catholic faith and promoting spiritual growth.
Unveiling the Papacy: The Legacy of Pope Gregory XV

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