Trent
When and where
1545
– 1563 in Trent (in Hapsburg's Germany; now N. Italy)
Crisis or controversy
Martin Luther;
Revolt against the Pope;
Widespread heresy.
Attendees
70 - 252 bishops,
Convened: Paul III,
Pope;
Ratified: Pius IV, Pope.
Decrees and resolutions
Doctrinal
decrees: restatement of belief in opposition to the
new theologies;
The Catholic
Reformation: the reformation of Catholic life.