 As part of that middle course, it yielded to Protestant demands by approving in March 1533 the publication of the Bible in French, but only a conservative translation that did not appeal to Protestant sentiments and was acceptable to the Catholics in the republic.The Grand Council also had to take into consideration the need to remain in alliance with both Catholic and Protestant cantons.In February 1533, Fribourg openly revoked the alliance treaty of 1526, and later even made plans to invade Geneva.