13. Pope Clement VII and the English Reformation
Pope Clement VII’s procrastination in deciding Henry VIII’s request for a divorce from Catherine of Aragon proved historic. His prolonged indecision—driven by political pressures—led Henry to break from Rome, launching the English Reformation and forever altering the religious landscape of England. Had Clement acted swiftly, church history might have unfolded very differently. Discover more about Clement VII’s pivotal hesitation at Britannica.
