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Protestant Reformation
the power of the catholic church was weakened
The Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther caused conflict as it challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, prompting Catholic leaders to respond with the Counter Reformation. This movement aimed to address the issues raised by the Reformation and to strengthen the Catholic Church's influence and power.
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
The Catholic church abused its power by not helping the poor, corruptly selling indulgences and only allowing the Church to interpret the Bible. The Protestant Reformation occurred as a result.
Decline in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
decline in the power of the roman catholic church
The Catholic Counter-Reformation was in response to the Protestant Reformation. Its goal was to reform the Catholic Church from within.
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.
The reformation broke the absolute power of the Catholic Church. Monarchies and the aristocracies were still dominant, but the groundwork had been laid for the emergence of democracy.
Charles V opposed the Reformation because he saw it as a threat to the unity and stability of the Holy Roman Empire, which he ruled. He was also a devout Catholic and believed in upholding the authority of the Catholic Church. Additionally, Charles V's political power was closely tied to the support of the Catholic Church and the papacy.