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Henry VIII led it because he was against the pope
Anglican CAtholic Answer!
I should agree that Henry led it, because he was the strongest personality amongst the establishment as far as I can see. But the break with Rome had always been on the sidelines with the British/ English Church!
Henry told the Bishop of Rome that as far as Henry and the Church in England were concerned the pope had no authority in this country! This as far as the old cannons of the Catholic Church were concerned was perfectly true, he was a bishop and no more than any other bishop. His concerns centred on the Holy Roman Church and no more!
When Rome sent S.Augustine in 597, there had been Bishops here for some 500yrs or so. The Church in Britain was founded according to Tradition by S.Simon Zelotes, Brother of Our Lord, the first Bishop was Aristobulos. [Dorotheus , Archbishop of Tyre.]
It took over six hundred years before the Council of Whitby, when the Catholic Church in Britain began to shake off the idea that Britain was an Island and began to accept their were other ways of doing things. They copied Continental ceremonial, but retained a healthy scepticism in regard to the Bishop of Rome. Under the Saxon Kings and the early Norman ones this reserve kept its place and under Henry I there were suggestions from English Bishops to the Norman Kings that a long hard look should be taken at the position of England with regard to Rome. This was carried on under Henry II as well. Later Kings didn't step back either and all through Europe Churchmen were asking just what was the place of the papacy in the Catholic Church?
General Councils were called to debate the questions, popes were sacked and removed, imprisoned and some just cleared off.
Henry believed in the Seven Ecumenical Councils so we are told by one of his bishops! In 1536/7 and 42 the Anglican Convocation affirmed the place of the First Four Councils as the basis of our Catholic Faith and such others as necessary! To me that means Seven Councils! In 1559, the English Parliament accepted that these councils were the standard for judging heresy in the English Church and in 1572 the Convocation reaffirmed its belief in the Councils and fathers.
So then, it seems to me that though Henry opened the door to discussion and action regarding Rome, he was by no means unsupported and this is borne out that their was no real outcry when the pope was finally rejected and no rush to support his return under Mary!
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In England the break with Rome was led by whom?
King Henry VIII.
Who led the Church of England's separation from Rome?
King Henry VIII and the Bishop of Canterbury.
Who was the most important monarch to break with Catholicism?
King Henry VIII of England, who split with Rome to found the Church of England.
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!
How many councils led Rome?
2 consuls led Ancient Rome.
Why did Henry VIII do after his break with Rome?
He made is own church and his own rules and made his own church which is known as the church of England!
What is meant by Henry the eighths break from rome?
It was the time when he didn't agree with the churches views. He wanted to divorce Catherine of Aragon but the church refused so he created the church of England where he could then get divorced. (It is said his break with Rome because the catholics' full name is the Roman Catholics)
What were the reasons for Herny VIIIths break with Rome?
Henry VIII broke with Rome and became the head of his own church, the Church of England. He decided to split with Rome because the Pope would not grant him a divorce so that he could marry Anne Boleyn.
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.
Who led the Visigoths during the attack of Rome in 410 AD?
In the sack of Rome in 410 AD, the Visigoths were led by Alaric. There is a link to an article on the sack of Rome below.
What causes led to the first European break with the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerIn England, Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church over the Church not allowing him to divorce his lawfully wedded wife. In Germany the princes in northern Germany used Martin Luther as an excuse to free themselves from Rome.
