Reformation in Switzerland

The Reformation in Switzerland was a religious movement in the 16th century that challenged and transformed the Catholic Church’s authority. Led by figures like Huldrych Zwingli and later John Calvin, it aimed to return to biblical principles, emphasizing faith and scripture over church traditions and hierarchy. This movement resulted in the creation of Protestant churches separate from Catholicism, leading to religious and political changes across Swiss regions. The Reformation fostered ideas of individual interpretation and church reform, significantly shaping Switzerland’s religious landscape and influencing broader European Christianity.