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Excommunication and Diet of Worms: attitude of Catholic Church hierarchy; Emperor and Princes; the imperial edict and the protection of Frederick the Wise.
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The challenge of Luther, 1517–1521
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Excommunication and Diet of Worms: attitude of Catholic Church hierarchy; Emperor and Princes; the imperial edict and the protection of Frederick the Wise
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What was the primary reason for Martin Luther's excommunication from the Catholic Church in 1521?
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Martin Luther was excommunicated primarily for challenging the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church's practices, particularly regarding indulgences.
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- Indulgences: Payments made to the Church to reduce punishment for sins, heavily criticized by Luther.
- Protestant Reformation: A religious movement in the 16th century aimed at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Confusing the Diet of Worms with other events: Ensure to distinguish the Diet of Worms as the specific event where Luther defended his theses in 1521.
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