Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, one of the most influential groups of the Catholic Reformation. The Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, was a group whose main focus was on improving and reforming the Catholic Church. Unlike many Reformation movements of the era, Loyola decided to remain loyal to the Catholic Church. The Jesuits completely devoted themselves to the supporting the doctrine of the Catholic Church. The Jesuits actively combated Protestant Reformation movements through conversion and education. The Jesuits carried out large amounts of conversion activities in Asia during the age of Reformation. These activities allowed the Jesuits to counter Protestant teachings and expand the influence of the Catholic