In the early 16th century, Church theologian Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses questioning the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church. In this essay I will discuss: the practices of the Roman Catholic Church that Martin Luther wanted to reform, Martin's specific criticisms of the Pope, and the current practices that Pope Francis I wishes to refine in the Roman Catholic Church today. 'today. Martin Luther was disliking the Roman Catholic Church's practices of indulgences. Indulgences are a practice by which the faithful paid their priest who granted them the remission of their sins (“Indulgences.”). This practice has become increasingly corrupt. In the 95 Theses, Luther became prominent in the Protestant Reformation because of his humble and academic tone (A&E Television Networks, LLC.). For example, in the second thesis he states: "The word cannot be properly understood as referring to the sacrament of penance, that is, of confession and satisfaction, as administered by the clergy." » This means that only God can give salvation, not a priest. He wonders why we have to pay for salvation....