Why Did The Catholic Church Respond To The Protestant Reformation

better understanding of the people.People believed Bible as true source of knowledge and begin to find the things written in Bible which lead to Renaissance . Renaissance had recovered many manuscripts of ancient writers some which were printed and widely circulated. They contained knowledge of Aristotle physics and science. When the scientists of that time began to calculate the findings many of the previous knowledge was challenged resulting into new knowledge and inventions which lead the reformation of Europe.

c.Discuss the specific doctrinal and political issues that led to the Protestant Reformation. How did the Catholic Church respond to the Reformation?
Over 1000 years Catholic church was single factor of unity in Europe .Withing fifty years Catholic church start loosing it position and power. With the break of holy Roman Empire local princess made mini states and the rulers didn't want wealth and power go to pope. Rise of secular and humanists also weakened the connection to Rome.There was abuse of power and courtship in the Church.Some corrupt practices include simony selling of church offices , pluralism which a person who owned more than 2 church offices. The final and worst practice of church was sale of indulgences , individual could buy forgiveness by donation to church which lead to protestant