In England Henry the VIII had a lot to do with it.
Just ordinary Catholics man
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the established it for the Catholics who were being persecuted
Lord Baltimore, Ceclius Calvert, created the colony of Maryland for Catholics.
I can't. Over the centuries, Christians of all persuasions have persecuted those they could dominate. So, the Catholics persecuted the Arians, the Cathars and, where possible, the Protestants. In turn, Protestants persecuted Catholics in those countries where Catholics were in a minority. Protestants even persecuted other Protestants, such as when the Church of England persecuted the Puritans. The only credible explanation is that Christianity contains an element of intolerance that is usually kept hidden.
Lord Calvert started the colony of Maryland as a refuge for Catholics who were still persecuted in England.
Cecil Calvert founded Maryland as a colony for Catholics.
Maryland was originally the "Catholic" colony and served as a safehaven for persecuted Roman Catholics.
the jews and gypsies,catholics,homosexuals and mentally ill people.
Maryland was established by Lord Calvert as a refuge for persecuted English Catholics.
the catholic church where the persecutors in virtually every country. your question should have been asked the other way around. ANSWER: Henry VIII of England was a major player in the persecution of Catholics during his time. Catholics were not persecuted in places where the current rulers were also Catholic (such as Spain and France).