That would be the SPANISH INQUISITION, which was instituted to ferret out and torture Catholics who were not "true believers", usually former Jews, former Muslims, and closet Protestants.
Philip II of Spain championed Catholic causes by aggressively promoting the Counter-Reformation, which aimed to combat Protestantism and reinforce Catholic doctrine. He established the Spanish Inquisition to maintain religious orthodoxy and suppress heresy within his territories. Additionally, Philip supported the Jesuit order and other religious institutions, funding missions and educational efforts to strengthen Catholic faith. His military campaigns, such as the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England in 1588, also reflected his commitment to restoring Catholicism in Protestant regions.
In the 1400s, Spain was predominantly Catholic, as the country was under the rule of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The Spanish Inquisition, established in 1478, enforced Catholic orthodoxy and persecuted non-Catholics in Spain during this period.
Protestants were persecuted by Spain primarily due to the country's strong Catholic identity and its commitment to the Counter-Reformation, which sought to suppress Protestantism and reinforce Catholic orthodoxy. The Spanish monarchy viewed Protestantism as a threat to both religious unity and political stability. Additionally, the Inquisition was employed to root out heresy, leading to widespread persecution of those who deviated from Catholic doctrine, including Protestants. This persecution was part of a broader effort to maintain control and conformity within Spanish territories.
It was an attempt by the Spanish Catholic Church to impose its doctrine on the population, partly as a result of Spain's long period of occupation by the Moors.
Roman Catholic AnswerIn the sixteenth century, Spain sent missionaries into the Southeast United States, mostly friars.
Philip II was a Catholic. Spain is a Catholic country
He was Roman Catholic
Because Colombia was colonized by Spain, and Spain was Catholic.
He was a Roman Catholic
The dominant religion of Spain is the Roman Catholic Church.
Spain
The principle religion anywhere in Spain is the Roman Catholic Church.