Roman Church Reformation Research Paper

The reformation was the most important event in European history. The reformation led to the creation of Protestant Christianity with major political, economic, and religious implications. In result of this major power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church was challenged by much of European society. The Roman Church was all powerful before the Reformation. Rome had property and power over most of Europe at the time. The Pope had more power in Rome than the king at the time. The Roman Church was very wealthy. They were getting money for independences and from people paying their way to heaven. The Reformation shattered Christian unity and broke off into many different religions. As a result it weakened the Roman Church's strong hold.