Across the loose confederation of German territories,the Church's sale of indulgences for the specific purpose of ________ provoked harsh lay criticism and was the final straw that eventually led to the Protestant Reformation.

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The sale of indulgences by the Church was for the specific purpose of raising funds to rebuild Saint Peter's Cathedral in Rome. This practice was seen as corrupt and exploitative by many laypeople, and was a key catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.

Across the Loose Confederation of German Territories,the Church's Sale of Indulgences