Editing Early modern Europe (section)

=== Papacy ===
The papacy continued to exercise significant diplomatic influence during the Early modern period. The Popes were frequently assembling Holy Leagues to assert Catholic supremacy in Europe. During the Renaissance, [[Julius II]] and [[Paul III]] were largely involved in the [[Italian Wars]] and worked to preserve their primacy among the Italian princes. During the Counter-Reformation, the Papacy supported Catholic powers and factions all over Europe. [[Pope Pius V]] assembled the Catholic coalition that won the [[Battle of Lepanto]] against the Turks. [[Pope Sixtus V]] sided with the Catholics during the [[French wars of religion]]. Worldwide religious missions, such as the [[Jesuit China mission]], were established by [[Pope Gregory XIII]]. Gregory XIII is also responsible for the establishment of the [[Gregorian calendar]]. Following the [[Peace of Westphalia]] and the birth of [[nation-states]], Papal claims to universal authority came effectively to an end.