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The Modern Age in Europe — (B) Reformation — Question 8

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Question 8

What was the role of the Council of Trent in Counter Reformation?

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The council of Trent was a Church council convened at Trent in North Italy in 1545 by Pope Paul III. This council made a number of changes in Catholic Church. The role of council of Trent in Counter Reformation can be summarised as follows:

  1. It expanded its doctrines in light of the changed attitudes of the times.
  2. It condemned leading an irresponsible religious life by the clergy.
  3. Books with anti-catholic teachings were banned.
  4. Pope was regarded as the head of Catholic church and the final interpreter of Christian doctrine.
  5. It established centres known as seminaries to educate and train priests.
  6. It forbade the Church to charge fees for conducting religious services.
  7. It advocated the use of the local language for preaching in the Church.