who are jesuits

The Jesuits, also known as the Society of Jesus, are a Roman Catholic religious order of priests and brothers founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1534. They are known for their missionary, educational, and charitable works, and they have a distinctive spirituality called Ignatian Spirituality, which emphasizes finding God in all things. Jesuits take vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and a special vow of obedience to the Pope regarding missions. They are involved in a variety of fields including education, ministry, social justice, and scientific research, and they form the largest male religious order in the Catholic Church. The current Pope Francis is the first Jesuit Pope, highlighting their influence within the Church.