Yes. As well as kings and nobles.
Catholic Church
Catholic Church!
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.
The Roman Catholic Church.
The roman catholic church.
AnswerThat is their belief
They gained a powerful ally in the roman catholic church.
decline in religious unity and in the power of the Catholic Church
Western Europe is predominately Catholic.
The most powerful religion in western Europe continues to be Catholicism. Centered in Rome, the Catholic church has dominated life in western Europe for over two thousand years. However, the Anglican Church dominates much of England and there are many protestant areas scattered throughout the continent.
the roman catholic church
The Catholic Church's ability to influence European politics declined.