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Papal Interdict of England
In 1208, Pope Innocent III imposed an interdict on all of England after King John refused to accept his appointee Stephen Langton as Archbishop of Ca…
Timeline
- 1205–1207Canterbury · KentAfter the see of Canterbury fell vacant, King John and Pope Innocent III clashed fiercely over the appointment of Stephen Langton; John refused Langton entry and confiscated church property.
- 1208England · EnglandInnocent III formally imposed an interdict on England, suspending most sacraments and public worship nationwide, placing great religious and social pressure on the church and the populace.
Sources
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Interdict https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08079a.htm
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: John, king of England