Jeez, the Jesuits!

"Are the Jesuits still trying to rule the world?"

The Society of Jesus, founded in 1534 by Ignatius of Loyola, quickly gained influence. The Roman Catholic order was active in establishing schools, setting up missions, and leading the charge against Protestantism. However, as their influence grew, so did doubts about their intentions. They were portrayed as scheming, greedy, power-hungry, and immoral. They were said to pull the strings in the background, meddling in politics and manipulating the fates of entire nations. Even today, conspiracy theorists revive the old myth of the Jesuit conspiracy. They accuse the order of evil intentions and powers it never possessed – neither then nor now.