Pope Leo X

In the article “The Battle for Divorce in Italy and Opposition from the Catholic World (1861-1974)”, Daniela Saresella argues that following World War II, the “processes of secularization” (Saresella, 411) that were altering the western world, took hold in Italy and set the stage for the 1974 referendum on divorce. The referendum was an integral moment as it marked the first division of the Catholic world and allowed Catholic citizens the understanding that they were not required to vote in…

There were many significant events that played out during the Late Medieval Time Period, and although there were several occasions when there was failure, there were several occasions of victory as well. The general atmosphere of the Late Medieval Times was as complex as present day, and was full of development. There was constant development in every aspect, including the social, political, religious, intellectual, technological, and economic aspects. The social aspect of the Late Medieval…

comes through faith in Jesus Christ without the intervention of the Pope, priest, saints or the Virgin Mary. The Protestant denominations practice living lives of sincerity and simplicity and studied scripture. ‘Scripture one’- the only authority for Christians is the Bible. Whereas the Roman Catholicism focused on work. The Roman Catholicism believe that salvation comes through the work of man with the authority of the Pope, priest, and saints. The Roman Catholicism practice the sale of…

Luther’s Ninty-five theses outraged leaders, who publically condemned Luther. However, Luther was not handed over; he was protected by Frederick III, Elector of Saxony. This act of protection by Frederick III, showed the limit on the Power the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor had not only in the religious environment, but also in the economic and political environments. This point in history marks a point at which the Roman Catholic Church’s power was highly in question, not only by its own…

Envisioned by Joseph Magnin, the first St. Patrick’s Cathedral, originally named St. Peter and often referred to as the Old Cathedral, built in 1815, burned down in 1868. When its reconstruction finished, it was downgraded to a parish church on a site destined and purchased by the church as a burial ground. In 1853, the city commissioned James Renwick Jr. to device a cathedral to accommodate the growing population of immigrants of Catholic religion entering the United States. Renwick’s design…

manuscripts. While at The Getty, there was much art to observe, but I had settled on three distinct pieces of art. All of the pieces of art were Italian and were created before the 1500s. The titles of the pieces of art are Branchini Madonna, Martyrdom of Pope-Saint Caius, and The Madonna and Child. The pieces were all great pieces of art and were distinct in their nature. The art gives insight as to how society was during that time and even can provide evidence of the technological…

later when on to become the Queen of England? As far as Henry was concerned, the English have never elected a female ruler. He then thought his dynasty was in trouble. So, what Henry wants is an annulment. He then goes to the pope and asks him to annul the marriage. The Pope refuses to annul the marriage. Henry then calls parliament together and then issues the Act Of Supremacy In 1534. What this is going to do is declare Henry, the Supreme Head of the Church of…

The poem, "Holy Sonnet XIV" was written by John Donne and published in the year of 1633, two years after his death. Donne was born and raised as a Catholic, later becoming an Anglican cleric. The Christian faith is clearly reflected in his writings, and his "Holy Sonnet XIV", is a sinner's prayer to God. Through the utilization of diction use and literary devices such as allusion and imagery, Donne draws the audience into intimately experiencing the speaker's desperation, despair, and devotion…

Furthermore, the novel introduces the theme of Religion in the middle of it’s chapters during a flashback memory of Joe Christmas’s. Joe Christmas was being sent to live with Mr. and Mrs. McEachern as a young boy. Mr. McEachern raises Christmas with his last name instead of his own and teaches him using his strict Calvinist beliefs. Mr. McEachern has no time for fun games and he believes in no individuality. (Themes, Motifs, & Symbols). He teaches the young Joe Christmas religion by putting the…

The Roman basilica was adopted as the standard design for the Christian church during the Early Christian period (ca. 200-500). The term basilica refers to the function of a building as that of a meeting hall. In ancient Rome, basilicas, were large rectangular halls with gable roofs and were used as a site for legal proceedings, army drills and business transactions. The basilica church plan stayed a popular option for church architects throughout Europe. The most popular of the church layouts…