New monastic orders were formed within the church, including the Society of Jesus – also known as the "Jesuits" – who adopted military-style discipline and a vow of loyalty to the Pope, leading them to be called "the shock troops of the papacy". They soon became the Church's chief weapon against Protestantism.
New monastic orders were formed within the church including the Society of Jesus – also known as the "Jesuits" – who adopted military-style discipline and a vow of loyalty to the Pope leading them to be called "the shock troops of the papacy" They soon became the Church's chief weapon against Protestantism