what did the church do that stopped the spread of protestantism?

what did the church do that stopped the spread of protestantism?

Nothing.

Catholicism is losing members to this day.

EDIT: Well, they didn't do anything that *worked* They burned people and stuff but it wasn't as effective as you might think that kind of heavy handed stuff would be.

it assent stopped.....what??

I can tell you what we didn't do and that was prayer

Its only a matter of time before catholics realize they are stupid and convert