Religious Polices Under Mary

Question 1

Restoration of papal authority

Answer 1

1. Parliament met Oct 1553 but refused to repeal the act of supremacy however it did pass
2. Mary used the Royal prerogative to suspend 2nd act of uniformity

Question 2

Restoration of Catholic practices

Answer 2

1. 1554 Royal injunctions restored some traditional Catholic practices such as holy days

Question 3

Hersey laws and 2nd act of repeal

Answer 3

1. 2nd act of repeal which repealed all religious laws since 1529
2. The hersey laws were reintroduced in 1554 and burning started in February 1555.