Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God
Not an historical offshoot, but following the Augustinian Rule, this order was founded by the Portuguese Saint John of God in Spain during the 16th century. They conduct 231 health care and social welfare services throughout the world and are the official health care providers to the Pope.
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