What was Counter-Reformation movement?

Counter-Reformation, also called Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival, in the history of Christianity, the Roman Catholic efforts directed in the 16th and early 17th centuries both against the Protestant Reformation and toward internal renewal.

What happened in France during the Reformation?

The Reformation movement then gained rapidly in France until 1562, when a long series of civil wars began in France and the Huguenots (French Protestants) alternately gained and lost. During this period of strife the Massacre of St. Bartholomew’s Day occurred (1572), and several thousand Huguenots were murdered.

Why did France remain Catholic during the Reformation?

Because France was such a powerful kingdom that it could kind of coerce the Pope, and so the massive movement of anger against the taxes sent to the Pope in the Holy Roman Empire was not much possible in France since the state was powerful enough to not be completely obedient to Rome.

Who led the reform movement in France?

The Huguenots of the Reformed Church of France were followers of John Calvin, and became the major Protestant sect in France.

What was the name of the Counter Reformation?

The Counter-Reformation ( Latin: Contrareformatio ), also called the Catholic Reformation (Latin: Reformatio Catholica) or the Catholic Revival, was the period of Catholic resurgence that was initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation.

Is the Catholic Reformation a reaction to the Protestant Reformation?

While it is normally seen as a reaction to the Protestant Reformation, the Counter-Reformation has roots going back to the 15th century, and is therefore sometimes called the Catholic Revival or the Catholic Reformation (and occasionally the Catholic Counter-Reformation). The Early Roots of the Counter-Reformation

How did the Counter Reformation affect Welsh society?

While the reformed religion was being established in Wales, Welsh society and the Welsh language were at their lowest ebb. The Roman Catholic writers of the Counter-Reformation regarded the new religion as an English import and struggled to preserve old Roman Catholic culture.

How did the Jesuits contribute to the Counter Reformation?

The Jesuits helped carry out two major objectives of the Counter-Reformation: Catholic education and missionary work. The Jesuits established numerous schools and universities throughout Europe, helping to maintain the relevance of the Catholic church in increasingly secular and Protestant societies.