34. The Counter Attack
From White Smoke - Pope Leo XIV the American Pope by Caloroga Shark Media
October 26, 2025 · 15 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the Catholic Church's response to Protestantism through the Council of Trent and the establishment of a more centralized authority.
The Catholic Church strikes back with the Council of Trent, militant Jesuit shock troops, and a brutal Inquisition. The Counter-Reformation saves papal Christianity from Protestant conquest but transforms the church into a centralized, authoritarian empire. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is…
Topics covered
- Counter-Reformation
- Catholic Church
- Protestantism
- Inquisition
- Jesuits
- Papal authority
Keywords
- Counter-Reformation
- Catholic Church
- Council of Trent
- Jesuits
- Inquisition
- Papal authority
- Protestant conquest
Sponsors
Caloroga Shark Media
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catholic Church, Council of Trent, Jesuit, Inquisition
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