Question

what role did Henry VIII play in curbing the power of the Pope

Answer 1

Henry sent a message to the Pope arguing that his marriage to Catherine of Aragon had been invalid as she had previously been married to his brother Arthur. When Catherine discovered Henry's plans she informed King Charles V of Spain. Unwilling to have his aunt lose her position, Charles warned the Pope that he would be very angry if he granted Henry a divorce.

The Pope knew that once he made a decision, he would upset one of these two powerful monarch. In an attempt to keep the peace, the Pope put off making a decision about Henry's marriage.

Answer 2

Henry VIII restricted the power of the Pope after splitting from the Catholic Church.

Explanation:

• Henry VIII broke with Rome papacy and established the Church of England.
• He broke the connection with the Roman Church because his first wife Catherine of Aragon was unable to produce him a son, which he needed for his future heir to the throne.
• He decided to take the matter in his hand by splitting from Catholicism.
• After splitting from the Catholic Church, he took over the lands and closed down several monasteries.
• The Act of Suppression in 1536 further closed down smaller monasteries in England.          

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