Which layperson led the Catholic Counter Reformation?
A) Ignatius Loyola
B) Erasmus
C) Severus
D) Philip
E) Wycliffe

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Ignatius Loyola was a layperson who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and played a key role in the Catholic Counter Reformation. He established educational institutions and his order became known for their missionary work and promoting a deep spiritual life among Catholics. Erasmus was a Dutch humanist who criticized Church corruption but did not lead the Counter Reformation. Severus and Philip are too vague to identify, and Wycliffe was a Protestant reformer who opposed Catholic teachings.

Which Layperson Led the Catholic Counter Reformation