Diet of Worms

The Diet of Worms, held in 1521, was an important assembly of the Holy Roman Empire in the city of Worms, Germany. It focused on Martin Luther, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, who challenged the Catholic Church's practices. Luther was summoned to defend his writings, which criticized church authority and called for reforms. At the Diet, he famously refused to recant his views, leading to his excommunication. The event marked a significant moment in religious and political history, highlighting the growing conflict between emerging Protestant beliefs and established Catholic doctrine.