The Council of Trent was an ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church held between 1545 and 1563 in Trent, Italy. It was convened in response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to address issues of church doctrine and reform. The council reaffirmed key Catholic teachings, such as the importance of tradition and the seven sacraments, while also addressing abuses within the church. The council played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation, a movement to counter the spread of Protestantism. It established clearer guidelines for the clergy and emphasized the need for education and moral integrity among priests. The decisions made at the Council of Trent had a lasting impact on the Catholic Church and its practices.