An introduction of counter reformation?

The Counter-Reformation was a period of Catholic resurgence in response to the Protestant Reformation. It was a movement within the Catholic Church that sought to address the criticisms and challenges posed by the Protestant reformers, such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. The Counter-Reformation aimed to strengthen and revitalize the Catholic Church, combat heresy, and win back those who had left the Church for Protestantism. It involved a combination of spiritual renewal, reform of the clergy, and the use of propaganda and censorship to combat Protestant ideas. The Council of Trent, held between 1545 and 1563, was a key event in the Counter-Reformation, as it established doctrinal and disciplinary reforms within the Catholic Church. The Counter-Reformation had a lasting impact on the Catholic Church and played a significant role in shaping the religious landscape of Europe in the following centuries.