Colloquy of Urach

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1. 1544Urach · GermanyCharles V, with the support of the Duke of Württemberg, convened theologians from both sides for written and oral debates on justification by faith, the real presence in the Eucharist, and other issues, hoping to find a minimal consensus for religious peace in the Empire.
2. 1544Urach · GermanyThe two sides held vastly divergent positions on papal authority and the nature of the Eucharist, failed to sign a common confession, and the colloquy ended without result; the Empire turned instead to general councils and force to handle the division.