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It's a good point LG, and one which, regrettably, is true.

In the TL I was envisioning,  the Catholic realm would be in a state of almost perpetual war against either  Muslim countries in Arabia, Mesopotamia, Persia or the East Indies or  Native Africans/Americans/really anywheres within the realm who refuse to convert

Having such a conflict would, I think be beneficial to the Church as it would enable science to advance, and also keep the public stocked with patriotism (read religious fervour) and a constant stream of heroes. Or perhaps that's just a bit too Orwellian for them?