That said, there are 26 rites within the Church that have developed since Apostolic times, the largest of these is the Roman Rite, which you are, no doubt, most familiar with. These rites all believe the same Creed, but the expressions and chant style, etc., differ somewhat. No matter the rite, the Church believes and follows the teachings of Jesus.
The Jesuit (The Society of Jesus, to give it its formal name) order was founded by St Ignatius Loyola to teach the Gospel and bring Jesus to the far reaches of the globe. Many places in this country are named for the Jesuit missionaries who preached to the Native Americans. St Francis Xavier, a Jesuit, was the first Christian missionary in Japan, along the way he preached in India as well. Of course, there was already some Catholics there as St Thomas the Apostle went there after the death and resurrection of Our Lord.
The Jesuits are all highly educated men. My teacher had 7 languages and 2 doctorates. When the Jesuits are good, they are very good, but sadly, in the 60's and 70's many were sucked into Liberation theology, which is actually just warmed over Marxism. This was rife in South America. The current Pope was against this and so he was treated badly by many of the other members in Argentina. He was sent off to the hinterlands to teach and was very happy there until Pope Benedict called upon him to become a Bishop and ultimately, a Cardinal.
I hope this answer is helpful to you.
Yes. Very helpful. Thank you. I don’t know if this is true, but I have also read that Pope Francis had previously ministered in an Episcopal church. This could be why his mannerisms are familiar to me.
As Christians our differences in faith are more doctrinal. We all believe the same thing. Its a shame that we can’t have common ground. Anyone who can bring us closer as a united faith is a good thing, in my humble, not so well informed opinion that is.
Thanks again brother!