The Council of Trent was convened by the Catholic Church in the 16th century to address issues raised by the Protestant Reformation and to reaffirm and clarify Catholic teachings in response to the challenges posed by Protestantism. The council sought to address issues related to doctrine, discipline, and reform within the Church, and aimed to strengthen and defend the authority and legitimacy of the Catholic Church. The Council of Trent ultimately helped to solidify the foundations of the Catholic Counter-Reformation and played a significant role in shaping the development of modern Catholicism.
