1 déc. 1520 - Was condemned by Pope Leo X and works banned

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Printed copies of the 95 theses spread quickly all over Germany. Sales of indulgences declined sharply. Luther published hundreds of essays advocating justification by faith and attacking church abuses. In reaction to this Pope Leo X sent envoys, messengers or representative, to Germany to persuade Luther to withdraw his criticisms. Because Luther refused in 1520 the pope formally condemned Luther and banned his works. In 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther from the church.