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What were the territories in central Italy that came under the direct control of the Catholic Church called?
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The Papal States
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What are the Papal States?
The Papal States were territories in central Italy that the Catholic Church had control over. The control of this land kept the popes involved in political matters, which was often at the expense of their spiritual obligations.
How did the Roman Catholic Church become the largest landholder in Europe?
The Roman Catholic Church became the largest landholder in Europe through its old Roman territories in central Italy. The old territories later became Papal states in late antiquity through gifting.
What is the main service of the Catholic Church?
The Mass is the central service of the Catholic Church. Nearly all services, such as weddings and funerals, are incorporated into a Mass.
Can a Roman Catholic be a member of a Protestant church?
No. The Protestant Church began as a division away from Roman Catholic Church in the 14th century. The central ideas of the churches are similar, but the Protestant Church has altered the original Catholic Bible and disagrees with some Catholic ideas, such as confession.
Does the Vatican control the Orthodox Church?
No, the Vatican is the home of the Pope, who is head of the Catholic Church.
May a church title itself Catholic and not be a Roman Catholic Church?
Unfortunately, the Church has little control over the name Catholic and it is hijacked all the time by groups that are NOT in union with Rome and, therefore, not truly Catholic. A few examples: The American Catholic Church, The American Charismatic Catholic Church, the Polish National Catholic Church. Calling oneself something does not make it so.
What replaced the Catholic mass in the Reformation?
Nothing replaced the mass as it was and always will be the central manner of worship of the Catholic Church.
What has the author Robert McClory written?
Robert McClory has written: 'Faithful Dissenters' 'Turning Point' -- subject(s): Birth control, Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Papal Birth Control Commission, Catholic Church. Pope (1963-1978 : Paul VI), Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Birth control
What problems did the church refomers have in the middle ages?
There were no reformers. The Catholic church was in full control of the society.
What did the Requiremento do?
inform conquered people that they were under the control of the Catholic Church
What is a requiremento?
inform conquered people that they were under the control of the Catholic Church.
How did Elizabeth I change the Catholic Church?
Catholic AnswerElizabeth I of England was a protestant and had no control over the Catholic Church other than trying to kill anyone who practiced Catholicism in England as a traitor.
