4.3.2

The Impact of the Counter-Reformation

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Impact of the Counter-Reformation

There was a resurgence in Catholicism after the Council of Trent.

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Countries returning to Catholicism

  • Countries such as Poland returned to Catholicism.
  • A key success in the Counter-Reformation was the end of the Wars of Religion in France.
    • In 1598, France declared itself a Catholic country.
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The Roman Inquisition

  • The Roman Inquisition was formed in 1542.
  • Its aim was to combat heresy (those who disagree with the traditional religion).
  • The Roman Inquisition prosecuted so-called heretics, such as Protestants.
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Missionaries

  • Missions became very important for the Catholic Church.
  • Catholic priests focused on converting areas colonised by Catholic countries (such as Spain) and reconverting areas which had become Protestant (such as England).

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