1540 ⟶ Jesuit Order Founded
The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, is founded by Ignatius...
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📜 Martin Luther Posts Ninety-Five Theses
The Reformation begins when Martin Luther posts his Ninety-five Theses in Saxony.⟶
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Germany✝️ Jesuit Order Founded
The Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits, is founded by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the approval of Pope Paul III.⟶
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Spain🙏 Francis Xavier's Missionary Work in the Moluccas
Francis Xavier works among the peoples of Ambon, Ternate and Morotai (Moro) laying the foundations for a permanent mission. (to 1547)⟶
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Indonesia✝️ Francis Xavier's Death Marks a Turning Point in Jesuit Missions to Asia
Jesuit China Mission, Francis Xavier dies.⟶
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Portugal📜 Pope Pius V Excommunicates Elizabeth I
Pope Pius V issues Regnans in Excelsis, a papal bull excommunicating all who obeyed Elizabeth I and calling on all Catholics to rebel against her.⟶
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United KingdomVatican City⚔️ Pope Pius V Forms Holy League Against Ottoman Turks
Pope Pius V completes the Holy League as a united front against the Ottoman Turks, responding to the fall of Cyprus to the Ottomans.⟶
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