Henry VIII 3: Charles V And Pope Clement Vii Flashcards
What didn’t henry know had happened?
That Holy Roman Emperor Charles V had imprisoned Pope Clement VII when he invaded Italy and sacked Rome in 1527.
What did Henry appeal to the Pope for?
A divorce from Catherine of Aragon
What was Charles V in no position to do?
To grant the divorce as Catherine of Aragon was his aunt and he wanted to keep the peace and prevent shame from being brought upon the family name.
What was Pope Clement VII seen as to Henry?
An obstacle that needed to be removed for him to get his divorce.
What did Henry feel was the only way to get the divorce?
End Papal jurisdiction in England and Wales and transfer the ability to deal with such matters to the himself and his ministers.
What did the Pope warn Henry Vii of?
That he would be excommunicated if he went on with the divorce and the break with Rome.
