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Which pope apologized for the Inquisition?
Pope John Paul the 2nd was the Pope that apologized for the inquisition.
How did the Inquisition change the Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no "the Inquisition", there were several over maybe eight centuries. Most contemporary people when asking about "the" inquisition are referring to the Spanish Inquisition which was set up by King Gerdinand and Queen Isabella in 1478, and approved by Pope Sixtus IV. It was directed against lapsed converts from Judaism, crypto-Jews, and other apostates whose secret activities were dangerous to Church and State. I do not think the Inquistion changed the Church as it was basically set up to deal with apostates.
When did the Spanish Inquisition take place?
The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.
What was the ecclesiastical court set up to suppress heresy known as?
AnswerThe ecclesiastical court set up and suppress heresy was known as the Inquisition.
Who had more control over the spanish inquisition the pope or the king?
The Spanish Inquisition was primarily under the control of the Spanish monarchy, specifically King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, who established it in 1478. While the Pope had some influence, particularly in granting the initial authority to the Inquisition, the Spanish monarchs maintained significant autonomy and used the institution to consolidate power, enforce religious uniformity, and strengthen their rule. Thus, the kings had more practical control over the Inquisition than the Pope.
What was Pope Benedict XVI's title before pope?
He was Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, once known as the Inquisition, and was also dean of the College of Cardinals.
What methods were used by the pope to enforce catholic principles during the renassaince?
They used Concordats, Inquisition, and index.
The pope who order the inquisition of Galileo?
Both Pope Gregory XV and Pope Urban VIII were involved with Galileo's case
Which group was persecuted first by the Inqusition?
The original Papal inquisition was set up to find heretics. The Spanish Inquisition was originally established to sniff out 'insincere converts' from Judaism, and later extended its scope to include 'insincere converts' from Islam. By about 1600 something like 20% of all those in trouble with the Spanish Inquisition were being 'investigated' for allegedly 'insulting the Inquisition', failing to respect the Inquisition and so on.
How did England establish a state church apart from the Catholic church?
Henry VIII set up the Anglican church when the pope wouldn't give him a divorce.
What was Pope Benedict's position in the Church before he became pope?
He was a cardinal and the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, once known as the Inquisition. He was also dean of the College of Cardinals.
What was church court the pope set up called?
the spainish inquistion
