Society of Jesus:
Founded by Inigo de Loyola in 1540 under the authorization of Pope Paul the Third. The order commonly known as Jesuits are primarily thought of as a teaching order. Bound by a special vow to serve the Pope above all else, the Society is involved in all aspects of church life. Officially suppressed by Pope Clement the Fourteenth on July 21st of 1773. The order was restored by Pope Pius the Seventh on August 7, 1814. Famous for its secrecy and the capacity of its members to work in disguise.
The leader of the Jesuits is commonly referred to as the Black Pope.
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