Which man believed that Catholicism had become too ritualistic, and favored a return to a simple piety?

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Erasmus believed that Catholicism had become too ritualistic and favored a return to a simple piety. He criticized the church for its focus on ceremonies and external practices rather than on inner spirituality and personal faith. His ideas were influential in the development of the Protestant Reformation.

Which Man Believed That Catholicism Had Become Too Ritualistic, and Favored