Term
Gregorian Reform
An 11th-century reform movement led by Pope Gregory VII focused on the moral integrity and independence of the clergy.
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Definition
An eleventh-century religious reform movement associated with its most forceful advocate, Pope Gregory VII (reigned 1073–1085 AD). Although long associated with church-state conflict, the reform's main concerns were the moral integrity and independence of the clergy.
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Sources
- 1.Blumenthal, Uta-Renate “Gregorian Reform.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: Blumenthal, Uta-Renate. "Gregorian Reform." Encyclopaedia Britannica. September 23, 2011. https://www.britannica.com/event/Gregorian-Reform.
Last revised August 14, 2026