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Religion & Philosophy

Papal Bulls Against John Wycliffe's Doctrines

May 22nd, 1377 647 years ago

Pope Gregory XI issued five papal bulls targeting the doctrines of English theologian John Wycliffe. Wycliffe, known for his critiques of the Church and advocacy for scripture in common vernacular, sparked significant theological controversies. These papal bulls underscored the growing tension between traditional Church authority and emerging reformative ideas. The Pope's actions were a response to Wycliffe's popularity and the perceived threat his teachings posed to Church doctrine. This denouncement aimed to reinforce the established beliefs of the Church in a period marked by religious transformation.

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