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The goals of the Counter-Reformation were to combat the spread of Protestantism and address internal issues within the Catholic Church by strengthening Catholic doctrine, addressing corruption and abuses, and restoring faith and unity among believers. Additionally, the Counter-Reformation sought to reestablish the authority of the Pope and maintain the power and influence of the Catholic Church.
The Church did not change any of its doctrines during the Reformation. It did change, or attempt to change, some of the corrupt practices and behaviors that had crept into the Church over the years.
It is called the Reformation
A:Martin Luther initially sought to work within the Catholic Church to reform the use of indulgences. The Catholic Church refused to countenance any change, as a result of which Luther started the Protestant Reformation. Ironically, his reforms eventually did lead to change within the Catholic Church, in the form of the Catholic Reformation.
Martin Luther.
If by Christian Church you mean Catholic Church(as their was and is the Eastern Orthodox, which historically didn't get along well with Catholics) then the Reformation.
The Catholic Church's ability to influence European politics declined.
The Catholic Church's ability to influence European politics declined.
If you are referring to the Protestant Reformation, the only things that changed were the suppression of some of the wrongs that priests (and bishops) were practicing and that the reformers were complaining about. The official teaching of the Church remained the same.
Martin Luther
Followers of the Protestant Reformation believed in the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith alone, and the priesthood of all believers. The Catholic Counter-Reformation emphasized the authority of the Church, the power of good works for salvation, and the need for tradition alongside Scripture. Both movements sought to address issues of corruption and religious practices within Christianity.
It did not change. The traditional Catholic teaching was reaffirmed at the Council of Trent.