The Growth, Changes and Dramatic Events of the Catholic Church

By dougkeating
  • May 1, 1450

    Invention of the Printing Press

    Invention of the Printing Press
    Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press, starting the first early spark of the Reformation, and transforms humanity forever with his invention
  • Oct 30, 1517

    Martin Luther Nails His 95 Theses

    Martin Luther Nails His 95 Theses
    Martin Luther attaches his 95 Theses to a church door, beginning the Reformation.
  • Mar 13, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    Diet of Worms
    A Catholic imperial council is in order to decide Luther`s fate. He is exiled
  • Jun 12, 1526

    Tyndale Translates the Bible to English

    Tyndale Translates the Bible to English
    William Tyndale translates the Bible from Latin to English, helping the Church to grow. Literacy increases.
  • May 22, 1555

    The Peace of Augsburg

    The Peace of Augsburg
    A treaty initiated by the Church, allowing the leaders of areas to determine what religions can be practiced there.

  • Peace of Westphalia

    Peace of Westphalia
    A treaty ending the Thirty Years War. Two separte treaties were signed. One for the Dutch-Spainish on January 30th, 1648, and the second on October 24th, involving the Holy Roman Emperor