Question
How did the Protestant Reformation impact the authority structure within the Catholic Church?
Weakened the authority of the pope
Led to the pope's resignation
Spread democracy within the Church
Strengthened the authority of the pope
Weakened the authority of the pope
Led to the pope's resignation
Spread democracy within the Church
Strengthened the authority of the pope
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Weakened the authority of the pope.
Explanation: The Reformation led many rulers and believers to reject papal supremacy and form national Protestant churches, reducing the pope's religious and political influence (even though the Catholic Counter‑Reformation later reasserted doctrine and discipline).
Explanation: The Reformation led many rulers and believers to reject papal supremacy and form national Protestant churches, reducing the pope's religious and political influence (even though the Catholic Counter‑Reformation later reasserted doctrine and discipline).
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