Not sure what this discussion is doing on Mudcat.

But, for what it's worth, I believe that the present Pope imposed an Opus Dei joker as Father General on the Jesuits, and that this was not a popular decision with the troops. The fact that both organisations were founded by Spaniards may have added to the confusion, but my guess is that any of the Jesuits whom I know would look with great suspicion on Opus Dei.

The Jesuits mean different things to different people. I got a great education from them in Ireland, whereas in France and Spain they used to have a very conservative image, though a commitment to academic excellence is a key value of the order.