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Henry VIII, a devout Catholic, wanted to have his marriage to his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon, annulled. The argument was that the marriage was in breach of Canon Law; this was made more complicated by the fact that Henry himself had argued from the basis of Canon Law that it was his duty to marry Prince Arthur's wife after his death.
Catherine was a desirable wife for political purposes because of her relationship to the Emperor Charles V (Carlos I of Spain) the head of the House of Habsburg.
The general practice of the papacy at this time was to grant royal requests for anulments especialy if they were supported by good (or convincing) evidence. However Charles V sacked Rome in 1527 and held Pope Clement prisoner and did not wish for his aunt's marriage to be anulled.
Henry desparate for a male heir and unable to have his marriage legally annulled by the Pope caused it to be annulled by act of parliament thereby removing the English Church from the authority of Rome.
Henry however, at least in his own mind, never stopped being a Catholic. His son Edward was under the influence of fanatical Protestants and he was succeeded by the equally fanatical Mary.
Elizabeth I attempted a via media but increased opposition in Europe (including the encouragement bring about her death) meant that the Roman Catholic Church was illegal in England until about 1850 although the Anglican Church continued to claim Catholic rather than Protestant roots.
Henry at no time broke from Rome! When Henry pointed out that according to the Canons of Nicea the Pope had no right to interfere in another bishop's see [which is perfectly true, even today] the pope broke off communion with Henry. About forty years later the then pope Pius Vth, I think, embarked on a political adventure to remove Henry's daughter Elizabth from the English throne. He delivered a most offensive papal bull against her and in an effort to destabilise the country and possibly cause a civil war, he called on his friends ,[about 2 %] to set up the new Roman Catholic Church!
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Break with rome?
The Break With Rome was caused as Henry VIII wanted a Son to take to the heir after him. His wife at the time couldn't give birth and he asked the Pope for a divorce, he refused and Henry was not happy so he sacked the Pope and the newly appointed Arch Bishop of Canterbury gave Henry a divorce. * The original religion was Catholic and Henry changed it to Protestant. * Another reason for the Break with Rome was that the monasteries were rich and Henry wanted there money as he had spent a lot on wars. New writer.. All of the above is wrong Henry actually made himself the new pope of englandso that he could get himself a divorce and have morepower over the country.
What happened in the break with rome Henry VIII?
Henry bullied an ecclesiastical council to make him the head of the Church in England which soon became the Church of England. Henry then granted himself an annulment to Katherine of Aragon and married Anne Boleyn.
What impact did Henry VII's break from rome have on the country?
henry the VIII made many changes but the main one was that he changed the catholic religeon and made many people go against him. if you want me i will try to help: Email me on zenith-may@hotmail.co.uk Henry Viii made England a protestant country and declared himself head of church. so that he could divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne bolyne. this affected all of england.
How did Henry VIII make the break with Rome?
Henry decided to break away from Rome. On the advice of Thomas Crammer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Henry announced himself divorced. He said the he would stop paying taxes to the Church. At the same time, some people did not like the fact that the Pope in Rome was head of the Catholic Church in England. They said that the Church was too rich and powerful. They said that some priests did not act in a Christian way. In general, people who lived in the countryside were more likely to support the old ways and stay faithful to the Catholic Church. People who lived in towns and cities like London, were more likely to support the idea of change. The English Parliament played an important part in the break from Rome by passing a number of Acts. In 1534 Parliament passed a law called the Act of Supremacy. This said that Henry VIII was the supreme head on earth of the Church in England. At the time of the break with Rome, Thomas Cromwell was Henry's chief adviser. He was also in charge of stat affairs during the time of Henry's divorce from Catherine and his marriage to Anne Boleyn.
Why was Henry VIII scared of a northern rebellion?
Henry VIII was scared of a northern rebellion because his break with Rome was unpopular in the north of England. There was an economic recession between 1537-1541 and tax demands in 1540 were heavy and spent mostly in the south of England.
What year did Henry v11 break with rome?
henry the vii didnt break with rome it was henry viii
Why did love make Henry iii break with rome?
Henry III did not break with Rome, but was a pious Catholic.
What where the consequences with Henry's break with rome?
catholicism =p
Did Henry VIII break with Rome because of cash?
No
How did Henry eighth break with rome?
Henry 8th broke with Rome using Parliament. This gave him a divorce and he was the new head of England!
In England the break with Rome was led by whom?
King Henry VIII.
Why did Henry the VIII break from Rome the non catholic answer answer?
yes he and catherine of aragon attached rome in order to conquer it
Why did Henry VIII love money?
To Break with Rome and to build a bigger army
Who helped Henry break with rome?
Henry was helped by thomas cranmer and thomas cromwell, his two protestant advisors.
Did the break of Rome mean Henry VIII didn't believe in Catholicism?
Almost certainly, Henry VIII remained Catholic until the day he died. If he had thought it would eventually lead to a break with Rome, Henry probably woulnd't have had his marriage to Catherine of Aragon anulled.
How did Henry VIII's difficulties lead to a break with Rome?
Rome refused him a "legal" divorce, so he started his own church.
Why did Henry VIII break with Rome for conclusion?
Henry VIII broke up with the Rome Church so that he can divorce Catherine of Aragon because the Roman Church wouldn't let him.
