Catholic countries did not see the same increase in literacy during the early modern period because the Roman Catholic Church forbade the practice of individual Bible reading.

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The Roman Catholic Church did not universally forbid individual Bible reading. The increase in literacy in Catholic countries during the early modern period was influenced by various factors, including the Church's own efforts in education through schools and universities. The Church's stance on Bible reading was more about regulating vernacular translations to ensure doctrinal correctness rather than outright forbidding individual engagement with the scriptures.

Catholic Countries Did Not See the Same Increase in Literacy