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The Council of Trent (1545-63) was one of the most important parts of the Counter-Reformation movement. It was the 19th ecumenical council of the Catholic Church, and was largely prompted by the Protestant Reformation. Held in Trento, Italy, it was also the last time that such a council was held outside of Rome, the […]
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