In 1–2 sentences, analyze how political and religious changes brought about by the Catholic Reformation had long-lasting impacts on early modern and contemporary societies
The political changes brought about by the Catholic Reformation, including the revamping of the papacy and the establishment of new religious orders, allowed the Catholic Church to maintain its influence and authority, while the religious changes, such as the emphasis on personal piety and the Counter-Reformation, solidified Catholicism as a distinct and enduring force in early modern and contemporary societies.
