Sentence examples for encouraged reforms from inspiring English sources

The Cluniac reform, whose influence gradually radiated beyond Cluny and encouraged reforms in other monastic houses, stressed independence from lay control, opposed simony and clerical marriage, and practiced an elaborate routine of liturgical prayer.

After all, the 1978 plenum said that it was endorsing Mao's communes; but the nods and winks of the leaders gathered there encouraged reforms to spread across the country anyway.The policies for which this plenum will provide cover are going to reflect the party's belief that China needs to change the way it is developing.

Mr. Chávez's plans for Venezuela's oil money would seem to answer a complaint about unequal distribution of wealth voiced throughout Latin America, as well as address calls from American officials and international lenders who have encouraged reforms in developing nations where state resources enrich a corrupt and powerful few.

Ending human rights abuses is a key demand of the international community, which has encouraged reforms in Burma since the end of outright military rule in 2011.

It's one of many changes spearheaded by the kingdom's heir to the throne, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has encouraged reforms in Saudi Arabia in an effort to diversify the country's economy.

The media-related committee chairman and former Information Minister Tarek Mitri both encouraged reforms, but a committee staffer told me MPs on the panel may not be open to drastic change and deliberations may drag for months.

Wycliffe encouraged reform of the church and its teachings and granted uncommon spiritual authority to the king.

He encouraged reform-minded Republicans, commonly referred to as Mugwumps, to support the presidential candidacy of Democrat Grover Cleveland in 1884.

He encouraged reform of the German clergy and forbade Archbishop Frederick of Mainz to enforce the conversion of Jews to Christianity, yet at the same time allowed him to expel all Jews who would not embrace Christianity.

Like the European Union, NATO can use the enticement of affiliation to encourage reforms, the report contends.

On Monday, in the Château de Val Duchesse, they will emphasize concerns over deteriorating human rights while seeking to encourage reforms, according to E.U. officials.