Which of the following was the Catholic Church's response to the development of Protestantism? (1 point) Responses It launched the Reformation. It launched the Reformation. It removed the pope as head of the church. It removed the pope as head of the church. Its leaders began the Counter-Reformation. Its leaders began the Counter-Reformation. It eliminated the Inquisition. It eliminated the Inquisition.

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The correct response is: Its leaders began the Counter-Reformation.

The Catholic Church's response to the development of Protestantism was to initiate the Counter-Reformation, which sought to address issues raised by Protestant reformers and to reform and reaffirm Catholic doctrines and practices.