Question

The Movement against the Roman Catholic Church is called the Reformation. Discuss its causes with reference to the following:
Raising Funds to build St. Peter’s Basilica

Answer 1

Pope Leo X wanted to build St. Peter’s Basilica (Church) with the new architectural designs. He sent emissaries to sell Indulgences and to collect funds for the new project. John Tetzel, an agent of the Pope, went to Written berg with the mission of raising sums for the building. It provoked Martin Luther.