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25th May 1521: Edict of Worms issued by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V against Martin Luther

Published: May 25, 2024, 2:05 a.m.

The Edict of Worms condemned Luther\u2019s writings as heretical and prohibited their publication, distribution, and possession within the Holy Roman Empire. The edict effectively excommunicated Luther from the Catholic Church and sought to suppress the spread of his ideas and ...