The "Suppression of the Jesuits" refers to the formal disbanding of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534. This suppression occurred in the 18th century, primarily due to political tensions and conflicts between the Jesuits and various European monarchies. The order was seen as a threat to state authority, leading to its expulsion from several countries, including France, Portugal, and Spain. In 1773, Pope Clement XIV officially dissolved the Jesuit order through the papal bull "Dominus ac Redemptor." This decision aimed to restore peace between the Church and secular powers. The Jesuits were later restored in 1814, but the suppression significantly impacted their global influence and operations during that period.