Elizabeth I Is Excommunicated by Pius V
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Religion, Ethics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Protestantism, Protestants, Catholic Church, Catholics, Popes, Papacy, Cardinals
- Curriculum: Women’s History, British History, Renaissance History
- Geographical Location: England, Rome
- Date: February 25, 1570
Article abstract: Elizabeth I is excommunicated by Pius V, consolidating her position as the undisputed leader of European Protestants.
Summary of Event
The preference of Elizabeth I for a modified form of Roman Catholic worship during the early years of her reign created problems for some English Catholics. In general, their lives were not in danger, although known recusants in areas where the magistrates were unsympathetic to Catholicism were often subject to fines and imprisonment for failing in the minimum attendance required at Church of England...
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