During the French Revolution, the Catholic Church played a complex and often adversarial role. Initially, the Church held significant power and wealth, but as revolutionary fervor grew, it came under attack. The revolutionary government sought to diminish the Church's influence by confiscating its property, nationalizing its assets, and implementing the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, which brought the Church under state control. This led to conflicts between loyal clergy and those who supported the Revolution. Many religious leaders were persecuted, and the Church's authority was significantly weakened, highlighting the broader struggle between traditional institutions and the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality.