Identify two specific ways the Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism.
Is a short but specific way
1. The Catholic Church established the Council of Trent in the 16th century to address and condemn Protestant teachings, reaffirm Catholic doctrine, and enact reforms within the Church in response to the Protestant Reformation.
2. The Catholic Church also initiated the Inquisition to investigate and punish individuals suspected of heresy, including those who were spreading Protestant ideas and challenging Catholic authority. This included using tactics such as interrogation, imprisonment, and in extreme cases, execution.