Why Did the Catholic Church Prevent Vernacular Bible Translations?

“A Christian to whom a Bible has been offered by a Protestant or an agent of the Protestants should reject it with disgust, because it is forbidden by the Church. If it was accepted by inadvertence, it must be burnt as soon as possible or handed in to the Parish Priest” (Catechism of Pius X). … Continue reading Why Did the Catholic Church Prevent Vernacular Bible Translations?