Background to the Great Schism: the Roman Catholic Church
I can describe the reasons for religious reform in the Roman Catholic Church during the 11th century and the impact it had.
Background to the Great Schism: the Roman Catholic Church
I can describe the reasons for religious reform in the Roman Catholic Church during the 11th century and the impact it had.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Roman Catholic Church was led by the pope, who was based in Rome.
- There was a movement to reform the Church in the 11th century.
- Pope Leo IX was an important reforming pope.
- The reforms increased the authority and improved the perception of the Church.
- Pope Leo IX's reforms were continued by later popes.
Keywords
Church - the Church is the organisation of the Christian religion
Pope - the pope is the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Clergy - the clergy are the group of religious officials who are authorised to conduct religious ceremonies
Reform - to reform something means to change something with a view to making it better
Common misconception
Catholic priests have never been allowed to get married.
Catholic priests today are not allowed to get married, but in the past a great many were, even though it went against their rules. Some popes even had wives and children!
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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