What were the causes of dissatisfaction with the Catholic Church

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Uneducated priests?
Some priests were unable to even recite the Lords Prayer.
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What is Simony?
To purchase a clerical office from a leading cleric or prince
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What is Pluralism?
To hold more than one clerical office at the same time, usually for material benefit
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Sexual misconduct?
Ignoring clerical vows of celibacy.
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What is Nepotism?
Donating a clerical post to a member of one's family?
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How many religious houses where there when henry first came to the throne?
800
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What was the benefit of the clergy?
This allowed for members of the clergy who had committed serious crimes to escape trial in secular courts. (miscarriages of justice)
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Where was anti-clerical feelings greater?
South-east
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What is Simony?

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To purchase a clerical office from a leading cleric or prince

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Sexual misconduct?

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What is Nepotism?

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