European Literacy And Catholic Church Corruption
How did a decline in European literacy rates contribute to corruption within the Catholic Church?
ACatholicism was in decline, and the average person was indifferent to the morality of the Church.
BThe pope desired a literate congregation, but powerful officials denied the public access to education.
CTop church officials were unable to interpret biblical teachings, causing the Church to lose its direction.
DWithout the ability to read religious texts, the public lost the capacity to question church authority.