When England Apologised to the Pope

On this day in Tudor history, 30 November 1554, England did something astonishing: Parliament itself asked to be forgiven for the kingdom’s break from Rome. This was the crucial first step toward the full reconciliation I covered in my 12 November 1555 video… but today was where it truly began. In this episode, I explore: ✦ Why England couldn’t simply “return” to Rome — it had to be done legally and ceremonially ✦ The role of Cardinal Reginald Pole, papal legate and later the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury ✦ The humble petition presented by Lords and Commons to Mary I and Philip of Spain ✦ The dramatic moment Pole, with full papal authority, absolved the realm ✦ Why the day was ordered to be commemorated annually with processions, masses, and sermons ✦ How the reconciliation was swiftly undone after Elizabeth I’s accession Before the public ceremonies of 1555, before the statues and processions, England first had to bow its head, and on this day, it did. If you enjoy travelling through Tudor history with me, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more daily videos.   12 November 1554 video - When Mary I Turned Back the Clock - https://youtu.be/7Xs5kjM_09A #MaryI #TudorHistory #OnThisDay #EnglishReformation #ReginaldPole #MaryTudor #ReformationHistory #Tudors #HistoryYouTube #ClaireRidgway #BritishHistory #HistoryNerd #CatholicHistory