The Protestant Reformation culminated in the Thirty Years' War, which ended in 1648 with the Peace of Westphalia, a treaty that effectively ended the political power of the Pope throughout Europe. It allowed states to choose their own religion between Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism, and Calvinism.
the power of the catholic church was weakened
Roman Catholic AnswerThe question, as asked, makes no sense, as the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, obviously, can not be "weakened" as it is guaranteed by God and guided by the Holy Spirit.
The Franks were connected to the Catholic Church through their conversion to Christianity under King Clovis I in the 5th century. This alliance between the Franks and the Church helped solidify their power and influence in Europe.
Cardinal Richelieu.
The Catholic Church was separated from government.
Protestant Reformation
the power of the catholic church was weakened
Catholic AnswerNobody. The Church, since its inception; has been infused with the Grace of God and Christ, Himself, promised that not even the Gates of Hell shall prevail against it. The Church still has the same power and influence over its flock as it had in the beginning.Secular AnswerPerceptions change over time. The fact is, as told by those in the church, who have left the church, and objective historians, personal apathy, dissatisfaction, and changing priorities have reduced the power and influence of the Catholic Church.The decline began perhaps as a result of the waves of plague that rolled through medieval Europe, or the Enlightenment period of the 18th century. Maybe it has been the nearly constant wars of the past three hundred years.
The bubonic plague weakened the power of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe by causing a decline in the number of clergy members and a loss of faith among the population due to the church's inability to stop the spread of the disease. This led to a decrease in the church's influence and authority during the outbreak.
The power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe question, as asked, makes no sense, as the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, obviously, can not be "weakened" as it is guaranteed by God and guided by the Holy Spirit.
He did not establish the Roman Catholic Church. He established the Church of England. He wanted to be both head of state and of the Church. The pope, the head of the Catholic church had a lot of power and influence, and he wanted that power Also, he wanted a annulment of his marriage that the pope wouldn't give him. So he made a new church.
The Catholic Church was stripped of most of its wealth and influence.
The Reformation had a significant impact on the Catholic Church by leading to the division of Christianity into different branches, such as Protestantism. This movement challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to reforms within the church itself. The Reformation also resulted in a decline in the power and influence of the Catholic Church in some regions of Europe.
The Franks were connected to the Catholic Church through their conversion to Christianity under King Clovis I in the 5th century. This alliance between the Franks and the Church helped solidify their power and influence in Europe.
The Church's huge land holdings (A+)
Cardinal Richelieu.