This whole paranoia of Catholicism made a whole lot more sense when “reformers” could claim that Catholicism was hindering people from joining their own sect. Now that Catholicism is the only shred of religion left in Europe, it seems down right ridiculous to terrified that Europe should embrace Catholicism, even if it isn’t your favorite sect, doesn’t it?
yes, it’s the continuation of the Crusades
Actually, that adds to the possibilty that it is the rcc. I am on my mobile so I cant easily look the verses up, but people are amazed that the empire isnt dead and can rise from its wound.