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Throughout the 13 and 1400s all masses had been conducted in latin.
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Throughout the 13 and 1400s all masses had been conducted in Latin. Popes, Bishops, and monks had been taught the language since the earliest days of the church. The problem with conducting the entire mass in Latin was that only the very elite could read and write the language. This left the bible to be interpreted by only a select few in the cities and the clergy. Because earlier law was focused much more on the bible than it is today, much more of the power of lawmaking was left up to the papal. This translated into the church dominating much of the politics and thus greatly influencing the way things were run. For example, text was often interpreted in such a way that someone would be required to repent for their sins by making a contribution to the church. People were unable to voice their opposition to the church...
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