SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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determining which Protestant faiths would be acceptable in Europe
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to evaluate Catholic Church doctrine in the wake of the Protestant Reformation
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To strategize a continental war against Protestants
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To overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Protestant
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why was the Council of Trent convened? The Council of Trent was the formal Roman Catholic reply to the doctrinal challenges of the Protestant Reformation . It served to define Catholic doctrine and made sweeping decrees on self-reform, helping to revitalize the Roman Catholic Church in the face of Protestant expansion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The outcome was a series of decrees reforming abuses within the Church, condemning the Protestant Reformation and Protestant theology, affirming the truths of the Catholic Church and its spiritual authority, and codifying scripture.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main objectives of the council were twofold, although there were other issues that were also discussed: To condemn the principles and doctrines of Protestantism and to clarify the doctrines of the Catholic Church on all disputed points.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Council of Trent focused on defending and elaborating on Catholic doctrine, as well as answering the criticisms of members of the Protestant faith. It affirmed that both faith and works were necessary for salvation, clarified the importance of sacraments, and improved clergy discipline and education.