Paul III

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Italian pope from 1534 to 1549 who excommunicated Henry VIII of England in 1538 and initiated the Council of Trent in 1545; was active in the Counter Reformation and promoted the Society of Jesus for this purpose (1468-1549)

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Pope Paul III was the greatest thief in the history of the church. Peter O'Toole

As a consequence, the king was excommunicated by the Pope Paul III on 17 December of the same year. Source: Internet

Beard, p. 53; in preparation, Pope Paul III arranged the clearance of any buildings that obstructed the traditional Via Triumphalis. Source: Internet

His successor, Paul III was instrumental in seeing that Michelangelo began and completed the project. Source: Internet

Fraser, p.180 After Henry broke from the Roman Church, Pope Paul III revoked the grant, but Parliament passed a law authorising its continued use. citation The Sovereign is known as "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty". Source: Internet

Distinguished as an effective diplomat, he was elected to the papacy as a compromise candidate after the death of Paul III. Source: Internet

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