Pope Leo X Threatens Luther

Date: June 15, 1520 • Location: Rome, Italy

Pope Leo X threatens to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine.

Pope Leo X was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 9 March 1513 to his death in December 1521.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.