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:Thesis 86:  “Why does not the pope, whose wealth is today greater than the riches of the richest, build just this one church of St. Peter with his own money, rather than with the money of poor believers?”
 
:Thesis 86:  “Why does not the pope, whose wealth is today greater than the riches of the richest, build just this one church of St. Peter with his own money, rather than with the money of poor believers?”
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Pope Leo X spent his time on the beauty flourishing during the Renaissance, and was a patron (a supporter) of the great artist Raphael.  Pope Leo X probably never recognized the significance of Martin Luther and his followers.  Some historians feel that if the pope had responded more seriously, then the massive Protestant Reformation in Germany may not have occurred.  
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Pope Leo X as a "patron" of Renaissance artist like Raphael, by personally providing financial support.  Pope Leo X probably never recognized the significance of Martin Luther and his followers.
    
There was a political element to Germany breaking away from Rome.  German nobles did not like the flow of money to Rome, and they backed Martin Luther in order to cut off the donations by Germans to support Rome.  
 
There was a political element to Germany breaking away from Rome.  German nobles did not like the flow of money to Rome, and they backed Martin Luther in order to cut off the donations by Germans to support Rome.  
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