1. Doctrine/faith/ orthodoxy Eradicate heresy Organisational reform Defend Catholicism Catholic Unity Membership / Followers Reputation and prestige Reforms Foreign Policy Relations with the Pope Domestic Policies Philip II Control of the Church
9. Did Philip’s clashes with the papacy weaken the Catholic Church? Overall strained relations prevented a sustained Catholic united front against the threat of heresy. Philip and the Pope realised that maintaining good relations had benefits, this in the end ensure that relations did not totally breakdown. However it is clear that the clashes damaged the church overall as it reduced how effectively it could combat the growth spread of Protestantism. 1 –Significantly damaged the Church 1 0– Significantly strengthened the Church
