Bull of Excommunication against the Spanish Crown

The Bull of Excommunication was a formal declaration by the Catholic Church condemning the Spanish Crown, particularly during conflicts like the Spanish Armada. It banned all ecclesiastical and civil ties with Spain, effectively excluding Spaniards from church sacraments and dignities. This measure aimed to pressure Spain’s government by undermining their religious legitimacy and moral authority. It reflected serious disagreements between the Church and Spain over issues like heresy, loyalty, and political interference in religious matters, emphasizing the church’s authority to punish rulers who defied or challenged church teachings and doctrines.