Question

counter reformation movement?​

Answer 1

The Catholic Reformation became known as the Counter-Reformation, defined as a reaction to Protestantism rather than as a reform movement. The so-called 'counter-reformation' did not begin with the Council of Trent, long after Luther; its origins and initial achievements were much anterior to the fame of Wittenberg.

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Answer 2

The reformation Movement was against the Roman Catholic Church and brought about the birth of the protestant church. In order to restore the credibility of the Catholic Church, a large number of dedicated Christians including some Popes introduced certain reforms within the Church. This movement is known as the Counter Reformation. A church Council was convented at Trent in northern Italy in 1545 by Pope Paul III.

THE COUNCIL OF TRENT (1545–1563) : The council made a number of changes in the catholic Church. It expanded its doctrines in the light of the changed attitudes of the times. It condemned leading an irresponsible religious life by the clergy. Books, which were considered to have had ideas against the Catholic teaching, were banned.

SOCIETY OF JESUS : As a result of the Counter Reformation, different religious orders were founded. One of them was the Society of Jesus founded by Ignatius Loyola, a Spanish noble. It speedily gained recognition and was successful in winning back more adherents in Europe, India, China, Africa and the Americas.

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER : St. Francis Xavier was a follower of Ignatius Loyola. He travelled to China and Japan for the propagation of Christianity. He came to India and worked till his death. The selfless and dedicated service rendered by the Jesuits helped in restoring the credibility of Roman Catholic Church.