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The Reformation is a process that - althoough creating new movements and churches within Christianity-, refers mainly to what happened inside the Catholic Church. Therefore if we have to ask who was Reformed during the Refomration? the first answer has to be the Catholic Church. This reformation was at first, bnnatually opposed by the Catholic Leadership and these effort to counter these changes were based in three spheres:

doctrine : it was established and severly regulated putting the Pope as the maximum arbiter of doctrine in the Catholic Church

Creation of Seminars: From then on, Rpiests were going to receive strict education adn discipline within a set of institutions called seminars

Restructuring: Spiritual orders such as Dominics and Several others were restructured so they could go back to their roots as monastich orders and not as the veritable oners and landlords that they have turned to. also A strict vigilance of spiritual movements such as Spanish Mistics and the spiritual French School, to make them toe the Papal Line more accurately.

All these actions have also been called Counter reform, that is, an effort on the part of the Catholic Church to counteract the influence of the newly minted protestant movements in Europe Especially Lutheranism and Calvinism

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What does the term Counter-Reformation refer to?

It refers to the Catholic church's reaction to reverse (or counter) the Protestant Reformation.


What was the movement to recapture the loyalty of the Catholic Church after the Protestant revolt?

Catholic Reformation or Counter Reformation


How long did the counter reformation last?

One century


Who was pope at the time of the reformation?

Pope Julius II (1503-13), the 'Warrior Pope', was in power when Martin Luther became a Doctor of Theology in 1512. Pope Julius II firmly and diplomatically reasserted temporal strength in the papacy, and it was the selling of indulgences for his ambitious building projects that first irked Luther. But there were several Popes spanning Luther's life (1483-1546) and Reformation activities. Luther gained Reformation prominence in 1517 with his 95 Theses, and it was Leo X (1513-21), a Medici, who excommunicated Luther in 1521. But Leo X also died that year, and his cousin, Pope Clement VII (1523-34), joined with Emperor Charles V as Luther's adversary for the next decade. Pope Paul III's (1534-49) Counter-Reformation in the Council of Trent (1545) perhaps stands in greatest contrast to Luther and the Protestant Reformation, as Luther's health failed in the final 15 years of his life.


The major goal of the Catholic or Counter Reformation was to?

The major goal was to try to undo the damage done to the Catholic church by the Protestant reformation. The Council of Trent was called specifically for this purpose. Unfortunately, the Council did as much harm as good in this respect.

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What pope called for the Counter-Reformation?

Pope Paul III is generally credited with initiating the Counter-Reformation in the mid-16th century. His papacy saw the establishment of the Council of Trent and other measures aimed at addressing issues raised by the Protestant Reformation.


What were 2 differences and 2 similarities between the reformation and the counter-reformation?

Two differences between the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation are their goals: the Reformation aimed to reform the Catholic Church and break away from it, while the Counter-Reformation sought to reform the Catholic Church from within. Similarly, the Reformation focused on individual interpretation of scripture, while the Counter-Reformation emphasized the authority of the Pope and Church teachings. One similarity is that both movements led to significant changes in the practice and theology of Christianity. Another similarity is that both the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation spurred intellectual and cultural developments in Europe.


How did the Catholic reformation play in the counter reformation?

The Catholic Reformation and the counter reformation are two expressions for the same thing.


Which religious order is most strongly associated with the Catholic Counter Reformation?

The Jesuits, also known as the Society of Jesus, were the most strongly associated religious order with the Catholic Counter Reformation. They were known for their missionary work, education, and strong loyalty to the Pope in combating the Protestant Reformation.


Which Pope was responsible bringing about the Catholic Reformation?

Roman Catholic AnswerA number of Popes were responsible for shepherding the Catholic counter-Reformation, (see link below) including St. Pius V, Pope Gregory the XIII, and Sixtus V.


Which is correct term Catholic Reformation or Counter Reformation?

It is usually referred to as the Counter Reformation but either term is correct.


What were the goals of counter reformation?

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.


How is the counter reformation related to the Protestant Reformation?

The counter reformation was the Catholic Church's way of fighting back against the protestants.


Who instituted the Counter-Reformation?

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When was League for Catholic Counter-Reformation created?

League for Catholic Counter-Reformation was created in 1967.


What is another name for the Catholic Reformation?

The Counter Reformation


What was the goal of the counter reformation in new world?

The Catholic Counter-Reformation was in response to the Protestant Reformation. Its goal was to reform the Catholic Church from within.