罗马教廷对宗教改革的回应

A Catholic Response to the Protestant Reformation

1517年宗教改革运动爆发,1545年罗马天主教会在意大利北部城市特兰托召开大公会议,旨在应对宗教改革,澄清传统教义,推动自我革新。特兰托大公会议断断续续进行了近18年,得到欧洲多国君主的支持,并吸引了新教诸侯的参与。会议围绕教义和改革两个主题展开,颁布了一系列法令,涉及社会文化的方方面面。特兰托大公会议巩固了教廷的权威和天主教在欧洲的地位,对欧洲社会与文化产生了重要影响。

The Protestant Reformation broke out in 1517,and in 1545 the Roman Catholic Church held an ecumenical council in the northern Italian city of Trent to respond the reformation,clarify traditional doctrines,and promote self-innovation.The Council of Trent lasted for nearly 18 years.It received support from European monarchs and even attracted the participation of Protestant princes.The Council concentrated on both reform and doctrine,and promulgated a series of decrees covering numerous aspects of society and culture.The results of the Council consolidated papal supremacy and strengthened the influence of the Catholic Church,which had a significant impact on European society and culture.