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''Synopsis:'' The {{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Counter-Reformation (also known as the Catholic Reformation) refers to the period of reform, renewal, as well as reaffirmation of | subtopics = [[Roman CatholicJesuits]] doctrines and structure that occurred in response to the Protestant * [[ReformationCouncil of Trent]]. Key to the Counter Reformation was the * Protestant [[Council of TrentReformation]] which reaffirmed many core Roman Catholic doctrines.| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}}}

----__TOC__{{topics}}* Protestant [[Reformation]]* [[Council of Trent]]* [[Pope Paul III]] | [[Pope Paul IV]] | [[Pope Pius V]] | [[Pope Sixtus V]]* [[Jesuits]] {{opinions}} ==Main article== The '''Counter-Reformation ''' (also known as the Catholic Reformation) refers to the period of reform, renewal, as well as reaffirmation of [[Roman Catholic]] doctrines and structure that occurred in response to the Protestant [[Reformation]]. It encompassed doctrine, ecclesiastical structure, religious orders, spiritual movements and politicsKey to the Counter Reformation was the [[Council of Trent]].

The two terms highlight different aspects of the movement. The term Counter-Reformation, used especially by non-Catholics, emphasizes the view that these reforms were prompted largely by the rise of Protestants and the threat they posed to Catholic institutions. In this view, the reforms were aimed primarily at reducing the loss of the faithful to [[Protestantism]]. The term Catholic Reformation, used especially by Catholics, or simply Catholic Reform identifies it as an action initiated by the Catholic Church, rather than a reaction to Protestant Reformers.

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