The Catholic Church attempted to curb the growth of Protestantism by excommunicating dissenters and launching the Counter-Reformation, which featured the Council of Trent aimed at reinforcing Catholic doctrines and reforming church practices.
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The Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism through excommunication of dissenters and the Counter-Reformation, which included the Council of Trent to reaffirm Catholic doctrines and reform practices
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