Historical Events tagged with "luther"
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Trial of Martin Luther Begins at Diet of Worms
Martin Luther faces the Diet of Worms, questioned on his teachings. Initially intimidated, he requests a day to reflect before responding to the charges against him. This was a pivotal moment for the Protestant Reformation, held in Worms, Germany.
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Pope Leo X issued the papal bull 'Decet Romanum Pontificem' excommunicating Martin Luther for his contentious theological views. The bull, published in response to Luther's 95 Theses and subsequent writings, proclaimed him a heretic and rejected the legitimacy of his teachings. This act symbolized a crucial moment of conflict between the established Catholic Church and emerging Protestant reformers, further polarizing religious factions across Europe.
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