According to the theological climate of the Catholic Reformation as described by historians like Justo L. Gonzalez, the following statements accurately reflect that period:
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Increased authority of bishops - This was part of the effort to strengthen the Church's hierarchical structure and address issues of corruption and laxity that had been prevalent in some areas.
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Centralization around papal orthodoxy - The Catholic Reformation emphasized a return to doctrinal purity and loyalty to the pope, reinforcing the central authority of the papacy in matters of faith and practice.
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Reaffirmation of transubstantiation - This doctrine, regarding the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, was reaffirmed during the Council of Trent, a key event of the Catholic Reformation.
While Jansenism was eventually condemned, it is important to note that it emerged later and may not be directly representative of the broader theological climate of the Catholic Reformation itself; it is rather indicative of the ongoing theological debates within Catholicism in subsequent years. Therefore, the general consensus would be that the first three statements are accurate descriptors of the theological climate of the Catholic Reformation.