The Jesuits and the Counter Reformation Part 1

What is the counter reformation and who is behind it? Who are the Jesuits and why was the Jesuit Order established? What is their role in the Catholic Church? In recent times, Jesuits have become prominent in news reports of significant international events. How do Jesuits fit into current world events? Are the Jesuits still relevant?

The great Protestant Reformation changed the world. But forces arose almost immediately to nullify its monumental effect and to bring the world back into line with papal teachings. Professor Walter J. Veith looks at the Jesuit Order and its role in the counter reformation. Find out about the success of Loyola’s Jesuits and how they have effectively rewritten history.