Effects of the Reformation

The Catholic Reformation

The Council of Trent

• 1545- 1563 Council of Roman Catholics organized to refute Protestantism (founded in Italy)
• Justified most of the Church's practices
• Leads to some reforms within the Church

Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

• Founded in Paris, France
• Missionaries that spread Catholicism (convert millions in Europe and around the world)
• Known for charitable works and education

The Inquisitions

• Used to reinforce Catholic doctrine; investigated preists, punished heretics, etc.
• Most famous/Brutal: The Spanish Inquisition
• Often used torture
• Most famous/Brutal: The Spanish Inquisition

Eventually, the Catholic Church makes some changes

Catholic Church Reforms

• Seminaries for Preists
• No more Indulgences
• More Charity

Effects of the Reformation

The Printing Press and the Gutenberg Bible help promote literacy worldwide

Growth of Secularism (separation between Church and State)

Growth of new Protestant religions based on new beliefs

Eventually, there is a growth of Religious Tolerance