... century, the Roman Catholic Church controlled the majority of religious, political and social power in Europe. However both the people and royalty started to begin multiple reforms across Europe. Papal corruption, the print press, the Renaissance, and personal ambitions all played an influence in religious reform. In addition, while the Reformation taking place in Europe was brought about by religious differences ... his marriage, but the Church that had sanctioned it. According to Cardinal Campeggio, Henry VIII asked him to pressure Pope Clement VII to announce that the king's previous ...

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