CoN 4: Second Treaty of Amsterdam

Background
Holland, while not quite as upset with the Pope as Trier had been in the First Treaty of Roma, they still had their doubts about whether the Catholic faith was the right fit for their growing nation. Once again, the Pope agreed to meet and discuss the inevitable.

Text of the Treaty
2nd Treaty of Amsterdam

28 MAY 1514

-Holland affirms the state religion of Catholic. Holland will not personally convert. Holland will attempt with all reasonably requested strength to remain Catholic.

-The Papal State shall stay allied to Holland for the duration of Holland remaining Catholic. The Papal State will cut ties with rogue, Protestant states.

-The Papal State shall, when declared the nationality of the Pope, make every effort reasonably requested to grant Bishops to the Dutch court.

Signed

Willem IX, Duke of Holland

Pope Innocentius IX, Head of the Papal State

Aftermath
Following the Second Treaty of Amsterdam, Holland vowed to remain Catholic. Despite the Pope's efforts, however, the Protestant Reformation would continue to grow across Europe, reducing the Pope's influence day by day. Still, Catholicism would put up a fight.