The Growth, Changes and Dramatic Events of the Catholic Church

By dougkeating
  • Invention of the Printing Press
    May 1, 1450

    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
  • Martin Luther Nails His 95 Theses
    Oct 30, 1517

    Martin Luther Nails His 95 Theses

    Martin Luther attaches his 95 Theses to a church door, beginning the Reformation.
  • Diet of Worms
    Mar 13, 1521

    Diet of Worms

    A Catholic imperial council is in order to decide Luther`s fate. He is exiled
  • Tyndale Translates the Bible to English
    Jun 12, 1526

    Tyndale Translates the Bible to English

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

    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