Trent
When and where
1545 – 1563 AD 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.