Born in 1491 at Loyola, he spent his early years at court and as a soldier. Later he converted to God and took theological studies at Paris. There he attracted his first followers and afterward joined them together in Rome as first members of the Society of Jesus. In 1540 Pope Paul III approved the Society and it rapidly progressed. It spread to India and in the East and to Brazil. By his written works and training of his disciples, they won great praise for their renewal of the Church. He was General of the Society more than fifteen years. He died peacefully on July 31, 1556.
FEAST DAY: July 31
PATRON OF: Spiritual exercises, soldiers
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