The missions of new Catholic religious orders such as the Capuchins and the Ursulines to the poor and needy reflect the influence of

A) the Protestant Reformation.
B) the Council of Trent.
C) the Great Schism.
D) the Avignon Papacy.
E) humanism.

Capuchins

An order of friars within the Catholic Church, known for their missionary work and simple lifestyle, identifiable by their distinct brown robes with large hoods.

Ursulines

A Roman Catholic religious order founded at Brescia, Italy, by St. Angela Merici in 1535, primarily focused on the education of young girls.

Council of Trent

A series of Catholic Church councils held between 1545 and 1563 in response to the Protestant Reformation, leading to significant church reforms.