The Protestant Reformation primarily weakened the authority of the pope and the overall hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church. The movement challenged papal authority and the Church's interpretative dominance over Christian doctrine, leading to the establishment of various Protestant denominations that rejected the pope's supremacy. This fragmentation of Christianity diminished the centralized power of the papacy and encouraged individual interpretation of the scriptures, contributing to the rise of various theological perspectives outside the Catholic framework.
how did the protestant reformation impact.the authority structure within the cathoic church?
strengthened the authority of the pope
led to the popes resignation
weakened the authority of the pope
spread democracy within the church
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