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Question
What were the two main decisions made by the Council of Trent?
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Solution
The Council of Trent took up steps to enforce strict discipline among the Church officials. The sale of Church offices was stopped. It condemned and prohibited Sale of Indulgences. Seminars were to be started for imparting education and training to priests. The Church should not charge any fees for conducting religious services; sermons should be preached in the language of the people.
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