Jesuits Chartered by Pope: Order of Education Born
Pope Paul III grants the Society of Jesus its official charter, unleashing a disciplined order that rapidly reshapes global education and missionary work during the Counter-Reformation. This authorization transforms the Jesuits into a formidable intellectual force capable of reclaiming territories for the Catholic Church through rigorous schooling and direct engagement with local cultures.
September 27, 1540
486 years ago
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