Question

Which describes a way that the Roman Catholic Church responded to the spread of Protestantism?

A: The Roman Catholic Church accepted Protestants as equals

B: Ignatius of Loyola founded a society to support Protestant churches

C:The Holy Roman Empire declared war on Protestant nations

D: Pope Paul III convened the Council of Trent

Answer 1

D.

Explination:

The council was ordered by the Emperor and Pope Paul III to convene in Mantua on 23 May 1537. It failed to convene after another war broke out between France and Charles V, resulting in a non-attendance of French prelates. Protestants refused to attend as well.