The History of the Catholic Church
Chapter 7: The Suppression of the Society of Jesus
The Suppression of the Society of Jesus
Film Focus: This video discussed the suppression of the Jesuits in Europe by particular targeting the issues in France and Portugal that led to the general suppression.
Text Focus: Pg. 230
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some of the reasons for the suppression of the Jesuits in Portugal?
2. What are some of the reasons for the suppression of the Jesuits in France?
3. What countries in the world were the Jesuits welcomed during the official suppression? Why do you think this might be?
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