> The Jesuits arose as a strong presence in defending the political and human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples and the urban poor.

In Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador Jesuits positioned themselves on the side of those who were persecuted by right wing military dictatorships. They did so at their own risk.

https://www.counterpunch.org/2013/03/20/can-even-god-forgive-jorge-mario-bergoglio/
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