Pope Paul VI

Protestant Reformation occurred during conflict between nation-states in Europe •First in imperial cities of Germany and Switzerland •Deep social and political divisions •Certain groups favored the reformation - like printers who were literate POPULAR RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS AND CRITICISM OF THE CHURCH •The reformation could not have happened without the numerous conflicts that had risen within the church during the Renaissance. •Diet of Worms (Germany) presented the emperor with 102 oppressive…

Pontificial Gregorian University. (Terese) "He was very active in promoting the immaculate Virgin Mary and is known as the Apostle of consecration to Mary." (Catholic.org)"Kolbe then organized the Militia Immaculata after witnessing demonstrations against Pope St.Pius X and Benedict XV. His main goal was to work for the conversion of sinners and enemies of the church ." (Catholic.org) During his 20's he was ordained a priest and started a periodical called the Knight of the Immaculate. This…

Catholic Church has had to deal with in its ecumenical dialogue with other Christian churches is the Dogma of Papal Infallibility. This dogma was officially promulgated by Pope Pius IX at the First Vatican Council (1869-1870) in the Dogmatic Constitution Pastor Aeternus. This magisterial document defined the role and ministry of the pope within the Church. In their attempt to define the Petrine office, the Council Fathers at Vatican I unknowingly opened a ‘can of worms’ that would,…

He is commissioned to not only create a portrait of Pope Paul V, but he is also given the opportunity to create a piece for St. Peter's Basilica, a massive honor. The papal portrait is far more restrained than his typical style. This is probably because the Pope was very conventional in comparison to his nephew. This sense of assertiveness is portrayed brilliantly in the subject’s posture and facial expression…

With time comes change and the issues changed so Pope Francis decided there was a need to talk about the new issues. Pope Francis called bishops from around the world together, including the United States to discuss these issues. On December 10, 2014 Pope Francis stated, “Dear Brothers and Sisters, this morning we begin a new series of catechesis devoted to the family,” and ever since then the Church has been working to discuss such things (Harris). Pope Francis recognized these issues could…

History is ripe with tales of traitors and treason, especially when one group is unhappy with another. Take, for example, John Brown’s three day raid on Harper’s Ferry in Virginia. Angry with the lack of progress in the abolition movement, Brown planned to take the military’s stockpiled arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia and use it to free slaves across the south (“John Brown’s”). Or maybe think about the more realistic 20 July Plot during World War II. Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and some…

yielded the “Five Chapters,” which would later finally become Formula of the Institute. Upon completion of this draft, Ignatius had the responsibility of presenting the text to the Pope. The text described the motivation and mission behind Ignatius and his fellow followers order. Only after being reviewed by the Pope and the papal court could the order be approved and established within the Church. This proposal from Ignatius did not go unnoticed; in fact, it received negative feedback as it was…

Church Corruption In the Middle Ages Introduction. The middle ages, highly romanticized in modern media, but quite possibly one of the worst historical time periods to have lived in. From the brutal pseudo-caste system that dictated the life of you and your descendants, to the leaders that were all either massive cowards or power-hungry generals, and even the many holy wars that ravished the peasants livelihood, simply making it another day was a challenge for the people. When times get tough,…

Women’s roles in the Catholic church have remained relatively consistent in the fact that women have never been allowed to become priests but have continued their service to the church in the role as nuns. Even though the church has modernized in other ways, they have not caught up to improving gender equality in the West. Why is this still a controversial issue especially since in other denominations of Christianity, such as the Methodist church, have appointed women preachers? This is still an…

terror echoed throughout the room as the gruesome spectacle was brought in. Pope Stephen VI grinned, triumphantly, as his will was worked. He had been waiting for this day for a long time. The basilica was filled with exclamations as the object was seated on the chair, and members of the jury covered their eyes. Even before the rich linen veil was lifted, the audience knew what was being covered. They had heard about Pope Stephen VI’s insane requests, and his eerie ideas. The figure was dressed…