Postremvs Catalogvs Haereticorum Romæ conflatus, 1559

what it is fitting for them to do, but so that by their study and cunning, a method might be devised by which anything whatever is permitted.
Through these same Popes, Cardinals, and Bishops, the name of Christ is blasphemed among the nations.
That those who, under the pretext of the power of the Keys, squeeze out money against the most open command of Christ: "Freely you have received, freely give," act most indignantly and impiously.
That the ordinations of clerics, especially of priests, are performed among them with incredible negligence, and that wicked and ignorant asses are ordained.
That the trafficking of priesthoods, or benefices, is practiced entirely in a simoniacal and most flagitious manner.
That Cardinals seethe with ambition and avarice, seek bishoprics from Kings and Princes, foster factions, and sow wars.
That Bishops are created who are commendable for neither learning nor honesty of life, as they, having deserted and despised the Churches and sheep of Christ committed to them, wander here and there idly in luxury.
That the Penitentiary and the Datary (so