How many times was Henry excommunicated by the Pope?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
Answer
Henry VIII was excommunicated three times by Pope Clement VII. The first excommunication was in 1533, after Henry married Anne Boleyn and had himself declared head of the Church of England. The second excommunication was in 1538, after Henry had executed Thomas More and other Catholic leaders. The third excommunication was in 1540, after Henry had married Catherine Howard.
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