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William Tighe's avatar

"After Henry read (and perhaps misinterpreted) Leviticus 20:21, he decided the problem was he should not have married his brother’s widow and Julius should not have granted a dispensation. Largely on that basis he asked Pope Clement VII for an annulment."

"Perhaps" is generous. Henry's principal argument in his case was that Leviticus 20:21 barred such marriages AND that no pope had the authority to permit such marriages. Clement was hardly going to accept such an argument, even if he were completely free from any external constraints.

Not the last word on the subject, but the best word to date:

https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Matrimonial_Trials_of_Henry_VIII/2P5KAwAAQBAJ?hl=en

https://archive.org/details/matrimonialtrial0000kell_o7f5/mode/2up

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Eric Mader's avatar

A sharp, quick review of Pope Julius. Glad to have been sent over!

Prayers sorely needed for this Conclave.

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