SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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To clarify Calvinist teachings
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To correct abuses in the Catholic Church
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To affirm the Lutheran beliefs in predestination
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To win people over to Anglican beliefs
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Council of Trent clarified many issues about which there had been continuing ambiguity throughout the early church and the Middle Ages, including the precise number and nature of the sacraments, the veneration of saints and relics, purgatory, the authority of the pope, and the use of indulgences.
Detailed explanation-2: -4, 1563, having held 25 sessions. The council’s objective was the order and clarification of Catholic doctrine, and legislation for a thorough reform of the Church.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Council of Trent took up steps to enforce strict discipline among the Church officials. The sale of Church offices was stopped. It condemned and prohibited Sale of Indulgences. Seminars were to be started for imparting education and training to priests.