recatholization

English

Etymology

re- +‎ Catholization

Noun

recatholization (uncountable)

1. The process of converting (a territory, etc.) back to the Catholic religion.
   • 2014, Douglas Shantz, A Companion to German Pietism, 1660-1800, page 435:

     The baroness was also active as a supporter of Protestant religious refugees from Silesia following its recatholization.