Louis XII's Statute of Monastery

Louis XII's Statute of Monastery, enacted in 1498, was a legal reform aimed at regulating monastic life in France. It sought to improve discipline, clarify rules, and ensure monasteries adhered to their religious commitments. The statute addressed issues like financial management, vows, and the duties of monks and nuns, promoting accountability and integrity within monastic communities. Overall, it aimed to strengthen the spiritual and moral standards of monasteries while bringing them more in line with the royal authority and the broader church reforms of the period.