The Age of the Religious Wars
a
Led to an increase of the political hold that the Catholic Church had on Europe
b
Gave power to cardinals who handled most of these situations for monarchs who wanted no part in the religious conflicts that ensued their country in case it caused a civil war.
c
Was when there were many wars in various European countries between Catholics and Protestants
d
Maintained the Catholic Church’s position of authority as it had been a century prior