Council+of+Trent

=Council of Trent=

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The Council of Trent was the "reform" council of the Catholic Church that commenced in 1545. The Council represented the apex of the Catholic reform movement. Though the Council was called to bring about reform, it did little to that effect. It may be noted that the Council did pass reforms that did away with the abuses that worried the Protestants most. Ultimately, however, the Council reaffirmed the Catholic Church's position as the foremost authority in theological matters.

19th [|ecumenical council] of the Roman Catholic church (1545–63), highly important for its sweeping decrees on self-reform and for its dogmatic definitions that clarified virtually every doctrine contested by the Protestants. Despite internal strife, external dangers, and two lengthy interruptions, the council played a vital role in revitalizing the RomanCatholic church in many parts of Europe.

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