Could the Pope Excommunicate the King?

Yes he can. No abdication rule, Henry VIII is a particular case in history, not a generic "rule". So, thete is no effect and it is useless.

Which pope excommunicated King Henry for?

On January 5, 1531, Pope Clement VII sends a letter to King Henry VIII of England forbidding him to remarry under penalty of excommunication.

Who has more power the Pope or the King?

Popes had more power than kings because they were seen as God's messengers on Earth. The priests, bishops archbishops etc. The rule of the Pope.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.