The Jesuit order was restored by Pope Pius VII on this day in 1814. Pope Clement XIV reluctantly suppressed it in 1773 due to threats from monarchies in France and Spain. Founded in 1540, the Jesuits have over 20,000 priests.
39 posted on 08/07/2012 6:53:17 PM PDT by Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
