What measures did the Catholic Church take to strengthen its position?

The Catholic Church, whose positions began to plummet downward, used fairly simple methods of struggle.

She executed all those who in one way or another threatened her. She executed and burned the enlighteners, as their observations contradicted what the church called to believe.

She massively burned people who renounced the faith or demanded changes.

She gave the forgiveness of sins in order to earn more money, to take more advantageous positions in the lives of people.

In general, her actions were bad and wrong in relation to the people.