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Question
A series of measures were taken to restore the reputation of the Catholic Church. In this context answer the following question:
What is known as Counter-Reformation?
Solution
The Reformation movement greatly damaged the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century and brought about the birth of the Protestant Church. In order to restore the reputation of the Catholic Church, a large number of dedicated Christians; including some Popes, had adopted certain reforms within the Church. A Church Council was convened at Trent, in northern Italy in 1545 by Pope Paul III.
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