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Jan 1, 1376
Pope Gregory XI returns papacy back to Rome
-The papal residence was moved to France in 1309 because of French influence
-After 69 years, Pope Gregory XI restores the residence back to Rome where it remained -
Period: Jan 1, 1378 to Jan 1, 1417
Western Schism
-When Pope Gregory had died, there was a question in who the next pope would be and where he would live.
-In Avignon, they continued to have popes over this period of time which are now considered false. -
Jul 7, 1438
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges
-Gave pope only name recognition in France
-Limited papal authority and control of French Catholic Church -
Aug 1, 1516
Concordat of Bologna
-King Francis I of France and Pope Leo agree to church involvment
-King Francis I appoints clergy and Pope Leo receives all the money from the church in France -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther Publishes 95 Theses
-Begins Protestant Reformation in Europe
-Speaks out against indulgences & other church corruption -
Jan 28, 1521
Diet of Worms
-German leaders & Martin Luther presented 102 problems the had with the Catholic Church and what it was doing to the people -
May 26, 1521
Edict of Worms
-Martin Luther excommunicated
-All of his writings banned -
Oct 17, 1521
Fidei Defensor Title Given to King Henry VIII
-Granted by Pope Leo X
-Given because of "Defense of the Seven Sacraments" document
-Ironic because of later actions by Henry VIII!
-Shows how close England and the Church once were -
Oct 30, 1534
Act of Supremacy
-Declares Henry VIII head of Church of England
-Signifies the break away from Catholic Church in Rome
-Makes it illegal to be a Catholic in England -
Period: Jan 1, 1536 to Jan 1, 1541
Dissolution of Monasteries
-King Henry VIII got rid of all monasteries in England, Wales, and Ireland -
Period: Dec 13, 1543 to Dec 4, 1563
Council of Trent
-Reformed the Catholic Church from the issues that brought about the Reformation
-Concluded in 1563 after three sessions over two popes
-Reforms mostly dealt with internal church discipline of authority -
Dec 13, 1545
Council of Trent Begins
-Reformed the Catholic Church from the issues that brought about the Reformation
-Concluded in 1563 after three sessions over two popes
-Reforms mostly dealt with internal church discipline of authority -
Jan 1, 1549
Act of Uniformity of 1549
-Took away more Catholic power in England by instituing "The Book of Common Prayer" as the only legal worship book -
Jun 27, 1551
Edict of Chateaubriand
-Took measures against Huguenots in France, making it illegal for them to practice their faith
-Regarded them as heretics -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
-Recognize Lutheranism and Catholicism in Germany
-Allow German rulers to choose religion for territory
-Church loses more power in Germany -
Edict of Nantes
-Issued by King Henry IV of France
-Settled war between Catholics and Protestants which was destroying the country but tension remained
-Granted Protestants civil and religious freedom -
Peace of Vervins
-Pope resided over a treaty between France and Spain to resolve a conflict.
-Shows how pope and church were involved in world affairs -
Test Act of 1673
-Demanded all English subjects must take Oath of Supremacy against Catholic faith -
Test Act of 1678
-Required members of England's political houses to take oath against many Catholic Church beliefs
-Prevented Catholics from entering both houses in government -
Edict of Nantes Revoked
-Huguenots are now unwelcomed in France and Catholicism has a revival -
Act of Settlement
-Prevented Catholics from receiving throne in England -
Disenfranchising Act
-Abolishing voting rights in United Kingdom for all Catholics
-Repealed in 1793 -
Civil Constitution of the Clergy
-Took authority of the church in France away from the pope and made it a state matter
-Dissolved most religious orders in France
-Botched church relations with France -
French Concordat of 1801
-Signed between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII
-Brought back Catholicism in France which was attacked during the French revolution
-Established good relationship with the Pope and France -
Roman Catholic Relief Act
-Repealed all Penal Laws enforced on Catholics in the United Kingdom
-Permitted Catholics to sit in Parliament -
Albertine Statute
-Declared Catholicism the only state authorized religion of the newly united Italian States -
Falloux Law of 1850
-Required religious teachings in the public schools as well as the Catholic schools
-Didn't sit well with Third French Republic so they instituted laws to replace it with civic traning -
Papal Lands Dissolved
-Lands belonging to the pope are taken away restricting residency to only the Vatican
-Shows loss of power within the church -
Aeterni Patris
-Pope Leo XIII writes encyclical to help keep church in Christian philosophy and not fall into modern demands -
Pope Leo XIII's encyclical, Rerum Novarum
-Addressed church's position on the issues facing the government and public people
-Resulted in democratic Catholic political parties and trade unions -
Charles I becomes emperor of Austria-Hungary
-Last Catholic monarch of Austria-Hungary
-Tried to make peace between the nations but ignored
-Later, beatified in the Catholic Church for projecting good faith & promoting peace in his reign -
Lateran Treaty
-Granted full independence under Holy See (Catholic Church episcopal rule) to Vatican City
-Vatican City declared neutral in all international affairs and wars
-Agreed to by Benito Mussolini -
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Red Terror of Spain
-Killed 6832 Catholics for their faith in Spain due to government civil wars -
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World War II
-Catholics all across Europe make efforts to save the Jews from extermination by hiding them from the German Nazis
-Some Catholics in different parts of Europe were also persecuted against during this time -
Gemany Occupies Rome in World War II
-German forces take over Rome but leave Vatican City (inside Rome) alone because of its holy state
