Ecclesiastical Reform
3 articles tagged with "Ecclesiastical Reform"
Reformation's Intellectual Precursors: The Rise of Humanism and Ecclesiastical Reform
Explore the rise of humanism and ecclesiastical reforms in late medieval Europe that challenged Catholic Church authority and paved way for Protestant Reformation.
The Papacy's Struggle and Criticism in Medieval Europe
Explore the medieval papacy's challenges against growing secular power and internal reform movements, shaping ecclesiastical authority in Western Christendom.
The Investiture Controversy and Pope Gregory VII's Struggle for Papal Independence
Explore the Investiture Controversy, a pivotal medieval struggle over church appointments that reshaped the balance of power between secular rulers and the papacy.