Detailed overview of this Catholic reform movement covers the Jesuits, the Council of Trent and the three popes of that period.

Offers an encyclopedia entry covering several popes' efforts, and the role played by the Jesuits. Includes an analysis of the movements origins.

Read about the Catholics' effort, led by Loyola and his Jesuit followers, to fight the forces of dissent. Includes an analysis of church reforms.

Presents a short biography of this German religious scholar who strongly opposed the teachings of Martin Luther and the Reformation.

Encyclopedia publishes a five-part, hyperlinked article discussing the context and major events and writings of this Roman Catholic movement.

Compiles links to excerpts from original documents produced by the Roman Catholic community in response to the Protestant Reformation.

Read a copy of this Catholic Reformation document, which instructs the devout on how to live and worship. From the Library of Spiritual Works.

Sixteenth century manual presents instructions for furthering the sect's political and religious agenda. Includes a history of the manuscript.

Seminal work by the Catholic mystic is intended as a guide to developing a closer connection with God. Includes an introduction.

Find an English translation of the Spanish mystic's Reformation-era book. Available in four different file formats.