Catholic Church Restoration

Definition

The Catholic Church Restoration refers to efforts made during various periods throughout history aimed at restoring the authority, practices, doctrines or structures associated with Roman Catholicism after periods of decline or crisis.

Analogy

Think of the Catholic Church Restoration as a renovation project for an old, historic building. Just like how you would restore and repair parts of the building that have been damaged or lost over time, the church also underwent restoration to bring back its original form and function.

Related terms

Counter-Reformation: The period of Catholic revival initiated in response to the Protestant Reformation, beginning with the Council of Trent (1545–1563) and ending at the close of the Thirty Years' War (1648).

Papal Infallibility: A dogma in Catholic theology that states when the Pope makes a declaration on faith or morals ex cathedra (with authority), it is considered infallible.

Council of Trent: An ecumenical council prompted by the Protestant Reformation; it clarified doctrines disputed by Protestants and enacted reforms to address corruption within the Church.