Wolsey's Fall from Grace (Dates)

Henry wanted out of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon

Wolsey realised the importance of attaining the divorce 

Henry needed papal confirmation, inevitable Catherine would appeal to Rome

Wolsey planned to use power as Legate a Latere to annul marriage in England before recieving confirmation from Rome

Catherine opposed any decision taken about her marriage in England

Due to the imperial sacking of Rome, Charles had Pope Clement VII held prisoner

Wolsey planned to pronounce in favour of the divorce, but the cardinals were relcutant to help, but due to Clement's release the plan was gotten rid of

Pope sends Cardinal Campeggio to over see Ecclesiastical court in England, with the power to annul the marriage. 

Although told not to use them suggest Catherine retire to a nunnery leaving Henry to re-marry

Proceedings held up further, emerged brief by Julius II from 1503, clearing up doubts

English proclaimed it as being false, it was quite coincidental

Court opened in Blackfriars

Catherine remained that her marriage with Arthur was unconsummated

Campeggio adjourned the case for the summer

Wolsey charged with Praemunire, exercising his legatine power in England to the detriment of the King

The anti-clerical acts passed in the first meeting of the reformation parliament

The Council had Wolsey arrested

However on his way to face charges of treason in London he died in Leciester Abbey on the 24th November 1530