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Catholic AnswerBy the grace of God; the Catholic Church was founded by Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, the the apostle Peter (read St. Matthew 16:17-19). Our Blessed Lord guaranteed that His Church would last until the end of the world, and He sent the Holy Spirit to guide it always. The Catholic Church cannot fail, it has God as its foundation guide, and guarantee.It prompted reforms within the Catholic Church.
The reforms of the Church of England during the reign of Elizabeth I made it more Protestant.
Henry VIII started of as a Catholic, became a Protestant, although he later undid many of his reforms creating the Church of England that's a cross between the Catholic Church and Evangelical churches. Catherine of Aragon was a Catholic. Anne Boleyn was a Protestant. Jane Seymour accepted her husbands religion, although many sources said that she was a Catholic at heart. Anne of Cleeves was a strong Protestant. Catherine Howard was a protestant. Catherine Parr was also a strong protestant. ------ The Children ----- Edward was brought up a protestant, as was Elizabeth, but Mary was brought up a firm believer in the Catholic faith.
No, the Council of Trent was not a meeting of Protestant leaders; it was an assembly of Catholic Church leaders convened by the Pope between 1545 and 1563. The Council aimed to address issues raised by the Protestant Reformation, reaffirm Catholic doctrine, and implement reforms within the Church. It sought to clarify Catholic teachings and respond to Protestant criticisms, rather than being a Protestant initiative.
The Catholic Church responded to the Reformation by holding the Council of Trent, reaffirming its teachings, and implementing reforms to address criticisms raised by Protestant reformers.
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The Catholic Church responded to the religious changes of the Reformation by holding the Council of Trent, reaffirming its teachings, and implementing reforms to address criticisms raised by Protestant reformers.
Renaissance humanism emphasized individualism, critical thinking, and the study of classical texts, which influenced Catholic reforms by encouraging a return to the original sources of Christianity and a focus on personal faith. This emphasis on individual interpretation and reform paved the way for the Protestant Reformation, as reformers like Martin Luther utilized humanist principles to challenge the authority of the Catholic Church and promote ideas such as sola scriptura and salvation through faith alone.
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During the Catholic Reformation, the Catholic Church made changes such as addressing corruption within the clergy, promoting education and literacy among the faithful, and reaffirming traditional teachings and practices. These reforms aimed to strengthen the Church's authority and address criticisms from the Protestant Reformation.
Edward VI, who ruled England from 1547 to 1553, was a Protestant king and implemented policies that favored Protestantism, leading to the marginalization of Catholics. Under his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was introduced, which established a Protestant liturgy, and traditional Catholic practices were suppressed. His government enforced laws that limited Catholic worship and promoted the further establishment of Protestant reforms, contributing to a period of religious tension in England.
The protestant church started by Martin Luther was the Lutheran Church.