Which monastic order in medieval Europe was the driving force behind the Inquisition?

The Jesuit Order became the driving force behind the Inquisition. It was created in 1534 by the Spanish officer Ignatius Layola, the creation of the order was approved by Pope Paul III. In Europe at this time there were religious wars caused by the Reformation. The main goal of the order was the fight against the Reformation movement. The Jesuits supported the Catholic Church. They managed to win in Spain, Italy, in some regions of France. In particular, in France, the Jesuits were the organizers of the mass extermination of Protestants, called “St. Bartholomew’s Night.”



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