Counter-reformation The response of the Roman Church to the reformers' demands is the Counter-reformation. The Jesuits, founded by Ignatius of Loyola, aggressively lead a campaign to support Catholic doctrine. The members of the order acting behind the scenes in the Catholic monarchies, exercise a strong influence in political spheres. Jesuit priests often act as confessors to major political leaders. Counter-reformation forces will uphold papal authority and will ensure that, canonization and veneration of saints remains …showed first 75 words of 987 total…

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