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Catholic Reformation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation, aimed at addressing corruption and renewing Catholic doctrine and practice.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Belief Systems of Land-Based Empires

Unit 3

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