Charles V was Catherine nephew - Holy Roman Empire - held real influence over Pope Clement unwise for Clement to disagree with the emporer by granting annulment - in 1527 imperial troops sacked Rome and Pope was held prisoner
Wanted to call a coucil of leading archbishops to pronounce on divorce without the Pope - 1527 Pope was freeded (still under Habsburg control) - Wolsey hopes were dashed
Have the case heard in England with papal approval - Pope wanted nothing to do with great matter, Pope suggested Henry marry in England and obtain offical annulment in future, Henry not interested amounted to bigamy - Catherine could enter a nunnery - not suffice as Henry wanted annulment to be given through Rome
She had powerful supporters, consitenly argued she was a virgin. Bishop John Fisher and Thomas Moore supported her case
Letter from Julius II to Catherine mother which cleared up any discrepancies about Henry's marriage
Campeggio already under strict orders from Pope not to dispense on the Great Matter - due to the failure Wolsey's fait was sealed
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