Why was Pope Clement VII referred to as "the most unfortunate of the popes"?
Due to his military struggles
Due to the political, military, and religious struggles during his reign
Because he was the least popular pope
Because of his lack of education
Answer
Pope Clement VII was referred to as "the most unfortunate of the popes" due to the political, military, and religious struggles during his reign. Clement was elected pope in 1523, during a time of great political turmoil in Europe. The Protestant Reformation was in full swing, and the Catholic Church was in crisis. Clement was also faced with the threat of invasion from France and the Ottoman Empire.
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