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Which steps did the Council of Trent take to correct the course of the Catholic Church?

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

It commissioned a new catechism, or statement of belief.

It commissioned a new catechism, or statement of belief.

It reaffirmed the belief that the pope should lead the Church.

It reaffirmed the belief that the pope should lead the Church.

It encouraged expanding the sale of indulgences.

It encouraged expanding the sale of indulgences.

It granted power to those who ran the Inquisition.

1 answer

The correct responses regarding the steps taken by the Council of Trent to correct the course of the Catholic Church are:

  1. It commissioned a new catechism, or statement of belief.
  2. It reaffirmed the belief that the pope should lead the Church.
  3. It granted power to those who ran the Inquisition.

The incorrect response is:

  • It encouraged expanding the sale of indulgences. (The Council of Trent actually addressed abuses regarding indulgences and sought to reform their practice.)