How did the actions of some Catholic officials encourage the Protestant Reformation? A. Some officials were secretly supporting Martin Luther’s push for reforms.
B. Some officials were involved in simony, which caused people to seek reform.
C. Some officials disagreed with the way the pope handled Martin Luther’s proposals.
D. Some officials required people living on church lands to pay property taxes to the church.

Explanation:

As Protestantism swept across many parts of Europe, the Catholic Church reacted by making limited reforms, curbing earlier abuses, and combating the further spread of Protestantism. This movement is known as the Catholic Counter-Reformation.    

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