when and who found the Jesuits
approved by Paul III in 1540, founded by Loyola
what did the first edition of Constitutions do, when
1541 - laid down rules for training of new members
1548
published Spiritual Exercises
what did their focus on Education secure?
meant Jesuit success across Europe
1546 first school in Sicily
and by 1556 they had colleges in Italy, Spain, Southern Netherlands and the HRE
relations w/ the elite
maintained relations w the elite e.g. Canisius and Emperor Ferdinand —> this tricked down to laity
missionary work
active in 32 provinces