CounterReformation response from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The response of the Counter-Reformation to the challenges presented by the Protestant Reformation was a complex and multifaceted one. The Catholic Church was forced to confront the criticisms and demands of the reformers head-on, and in doing so, it undertook a series of reforms and initiatives aimed at addressing the issues that had led to the rise of Protestantism in the first place. One of the key elements of the Counter-Reformation response was the Council of Trent, which was convened by Pope Paul III in 1545 and lasted on and off until 1563. The council sought to address a wide range of issues, including the need for greater discipline and accountability among the clergy, the reform of the liturgy, and the clarification of Catholic doctrine in...
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