One of the most important developments of the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation was when Ignatius of Loyola founded the
A) Dominicans.
B) Inquisition.
C) Council of Trent.
D) Society of Jesus (the Jesuits).
E) Franciscans.

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The Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, was founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540 as a response to the Protestant Reformation. The Jesuits played an important role in the Catholic Counter-Reformation, with their emphasis on education, missionary work, and loyalty to the Pope. They were known for their strict discipline and rigorous training, and they became one of the most influential and powerful Catholic organizations in Europe.

One of the Most Important Developments of the Catholic Church