What made bishops witchcraft evident and notorious to all beholders?

Bishops made witchcraft evident and notorious through their public condemnation and prosecution of alleged witches, often leveraging their authority to instill fear in communities. They conducted trials and sermons that emphasized the dangers of witchcraft, portraying it as a direct challenge to religious and societal order. This heightened visibility, along with sensational accounts of witchcraft, led to widespread belief in its prevalence, making it a focal point of moral and social concern during the period.