Pope Paul III: The Counter Reformation

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The Counter Reformation, also known as the Catholic Reformation was a movement to reform the Catholic church during he sixteenth century. It also took place around the time of the Protestant Reformation. Reformation within the Catholic church was started partly because of the attitudes and policies of the Renaissance Popes in the Catholic church. A need for renewal was inevitable. Pope Paul III was the first Counter Reformation Pope, and he was known for establishing the Council of Trent which would react against Protestant and Lutheran teachings in regards to faith and sacraments. The Counil of Trent wanted to renew the requirements for priesthood, and spread teachings and edcuation about the renewed faith. The Jesuits took part in spreading

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