Around the reign of Queen Elizabeth the 1st, Catholicism was illegal. Although it was not allowed, Queen Elizabeth had a surprisingly large religious tolerance. As long as the Catholics were loyal and attended Church, they were relatively safe and had the freedom of their religion. Towards the year 1570, a new pope, Picus V, believed Elizabeth was born out of wedlock and released “Regnans is excelsis” against her. Queen Elizabeth was excommunicated and declared her subjects to stop
Around the reign of Queen Elizabeth the 1st, Catholicism was illegal. Although it was not allowed, Queen Elizabeth had a surprisingly large religious tolerance. As long as the Catholics were loyal and attended Church, they were relatively safe and had the freedom of their religion. Towards the year 1570, a new pope, Picus V, believed Elizabeth was born out of wedlock and released “Regnans is excelsis” against her. Queen Elizabeth was excommunicated and declared her subjects to stop