Marys counter reformation Flashcards
What was one issue with undergoing religious reforms
Much more complex process than anticipated
Where were most of the protestants and why was that an issue
South east which is near to London and the powerbase of the country
What was protestant reformation protected by
Statute law
What was the elites reactions to Marys wanting to change the prior religious reforms
They had benefitted from the dissolution so they would not have been willing to give it up
When was Mary’s first parliament called
October 1553
What was discussed in Marys first parliament calling
Edward VI’s religious laws repealed
Henry VIII’s Order of Service restored
All clergy that had married lost jobs and housing
Independence of C of E upheld
When was Marys 3rd parliament called
November 1554
What was discussed in Mary’s 3rd parliament
Cardinal Pole given position as Papal Legate
Revered Henry VIII’s Act of Attainder on Pole
Jan 1555 Act of Repeal - revoked Royal Supremacy
What is an issue with relying on parliament for religious reforms
Means you have to acknowledge Henry VIII laws as legally valid in order to overturn them, this would then acknowledge that it is superior to church law
What did both Pope Julius and Reginald Pole state was essential for Mary to get back
Church land
Who wanted the English church to be under Rome’s influence
Pope Julius and Pole
What title did Cardinal Pole get
Papal legate
When was the act of repeal passed
January 1555
What did the act of repeal do
Revoked royal supremecy
Who succeeded Pope Julius after he died in 1555
Pope Paul IV who was anti Spanish
