Henry VIII wanted Parliament to dissolve England's ties to the Catholic Church primarily to gain control over religious and political power. His desire for an annulment from Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused, fueled his break from Rome. By establishing the Church of England, he could marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir, while also seizing church lands and wealth, thus enhancing his authority and resources. This move was both a personal and political strategy to consolidate his rule.
Henry wanted a different wife
Henry, just wanted a new wife.
Henry VIII sought to dissolve England's ties to the Catholic Church primarily to secure an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused to grant. By breaking away from the Catholic Church and establishing the Church of England, he could assume greater control over religious matters and ensure his desired marriage to Anne Boleyn. Additionally, this move allowed him to seize church lands and wealth, strengthening his financial and political power. Ultimately, it was a significant step in the broader Protestant Reformation in England.
Roman Catholic AnswerNo one, the Catholic Church cannot be "combined" with anything. The Anglican Church is a protestant church that was formed by Henry VIII as he left the Catholic Church and then it was established by Parliament under his daughter, Elizabeth I.
Henry didn't want parliament to dissolve England's ties to the Catholic Church! Both Henry and the Church in England were catholics as was parliament! What he wanted was to control or indeed abolish the Pope's insatiable greed for English money with which to finance his political adventures and his desires to increase the spiritual claims or phantasy's of the Roman See. Henry had no intention of poaching on the spiritual preserves of the catholic Church. The question lay with boundary between the Catholic Tradition as defined by Revelation, Scripture and Holy Tradition and Tradition as put forward by the Roman Court which many felt was made up to suit the needs of the day! The Pope's refusal to face tradition in the matter of the the Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and of English law,is what caused the break, the decision of the English Church to take a stand against additions to the Revelation of Christ and against innovations.
Henry didn't want parliament to dissolve England's ties to the Catholic Church! Both Henry and the Church in England were catholics as was parliament! What he wanted was to control or indeed abolish the Pope's insatiable greed for English money with which to finance his political adventures and his desires to increase the spiritual claims or phantasy's of the Roman See. Henry had no intention of poaching on the spiritual preserves of the catholic Church. The question lay with boundary between the Catholic Tradition as defined by Revelation, Scripture and Holy Tradition and Tradition as put forward by the Roman Court which many felt was made up to suit the needs of the day! The Pope's refusal to face tradition in the matter of the the Canons of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and of English law,is what caused the break, the decision of the English Church to take a stand against additions to the Revelation of Christ and against innovations.
It's hard to speak for all the English but they have an established church there, and they try to keep as broad a perspective as possible. Even their church is neither Protestant nor Catholic exclusively.
Because King Henry VIII, as king, wanted things his way, and did not want to submit to the moral code of God as preached by the Catholic Church. He did not want to remain with his wife, and he certainly was opposed to religious monks and nuns have their own land, monasteries, and convents, when he could use that land and those buildings for himself and his nobles. So he have parliament make up a Church out of thin air and appoint him, as King, head of this Church with his own laws so that he could do as he pleased.
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Parliament might oppose a Catholic monarch due to historical conflicts between Protestantism and Catholicism, particularly in England, where the monarchy played a crucial role in the establishment of the Church of England. A Catholic monarch could potentially align the monarchy with the Catholic Church, undermining the established Protestant church and threatening the religious and political stability that had been hard-won after centuries of conflict. Additionally, there were fears that a Catholic ruler might prioritize the interests of Catholic nations, which could compromise national sovereignty and security.
Because he wanted to divorce his first wife and marry Anne Bolyen
There is a Lutheran Church and a Catholic Church but no Lutheran Catholic Church.