In the late 1130s, Arnold of Brescia, an Italian canon regular became one of the first theologians to attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church. After his death, his teachings on apostolic poverty gained currency among Arnoldists, and later more widely among Waldensians and the Spiritual Franciscans, though no written word of his has survived the official condemnation. In the early 1170s, Peter Waldo founded the Waldensians. He advocated an interpretation of the Gospel that led to conflicts with the Roman Catholic Church. By 1215, the Waldensians were declared heretical and subject to persecution. Despite that, the movement continues to exist to this day in Italy, as a part of the wider Reformed tradition. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was one of the first to try to reform the Catholic Church? ANS1 Arnold of Brescia QSN2 When were the Waldensians created? ANS2 the early 1170s QSN3 In what year were the Waldensians labeled as heretics? ANS3 1215 QSN4 Where does the Waldensian movement still exist currently? ANS4 Italy QSN5 What teachings originated with Arnold of Brescia? ANS5 apostolic poverty