During the Renaissance, the Catholic Church lost a lot of power over culture in Europe. Which BEST explains why this happened?

The Renaissance encouraged renewed learning and the spread of ideas. As books became more accessible, scholars could question established teachings and share new perspectives, reducing the Church’s control over European culture. This makes “Books were more accessible, and scholars were bolder in their ideas” the best explanation; it does not mean religion in general was simply becoming unpopular.

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