Issued the Edict of January, which granted limited tolerance to Protestants.
On January 17, 1562, Catherine issued the Edict of January, aiming to ease tensions between Catholics and Huguenots by legalizing Protestant worship outside city boundaries. Although created to foster peace, the edict faced opposition from both sides, illustrating Catherine’s challenge of maintaining harmony amidst France's religious discord. The edict's implementation marked a significant attempt at policy-driven religious reconciliation, albeit with controversial and mixed results.