The Roman Catholic Church is the largest Christian church, led by the Pope based in Vatican City. It has played a significant role in European history, influencing politics, culture, and society.
Think of the Roman Catholic Church as a huge multinational corporation with branches all over the world. The Pope is like the CEO who makes major decisions and sets policies for all branches to follow.
Papacy: This refers to the office or authority of the Pope.
Sacraments: These are religious ceremonies or acts considered to have particular importance and significance according to Christian tradition. In Catholicism, there are seven sacraments including baptism and communion.
Indulgences: In Catholic theology, these are ways to reduce punishment for sins which may still be due after death. They became a major point of contention during the Protestant Reformation.
Which religious movement in the sixteenth century sought to reform abuses within the Roman Catholic Church?
What would have been the likely impact on the Scientific Revolution if Galileo had recanted his theories under pressure from the Roman Catholic Church?
What characterized Martin Luther's primary disagreement with the Roman Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?
In which year did Henry VIII break away from the Roman Catholic Church to form the Church of England?
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