Institution: Council of Trent

Question 1

1. when was session 1-8
2. who led it
3. what did it cover

Answer 1

1. Dec 1545 - March 1547
2. Paul III
3. Definition of Catholic belief, reform of church, Vulgate adequate translation of the bible, condemned Protestantism

Question 2

1.when and where was session 9-11

Answer 2

1.Bologna April 1547 - Jan 1550

Question 3

1. when was session 12-16
2. who led it
3. what did it cover

Answer 3

1. May 1551 - April 1553
2. Julius III
3. doctrine of presence and transubstantiation agreed, decrees on penance, importance of confession

Question 4

1. when was session 17-25
2. who led it
3. what did it cover

Answer 4

1.June 1562 - December 1563
2.Pius IV
3.office of indulgence seller abolished, duty of bishops agreed, priesthood celibacy confirmed, regulations for proper nominations of cardinals and bishops laid down
bishops responsible for care in their own dioceses, bishops to hold visitations

Question 5

what was appointed in 1562

Answer 5

a commission to prepare a list of forbidden books