Question: What was the Church and Holy Roman Empire's reaction to Luther's teachings? Answer: Pope Leo X excommunicated (kicked out of the Church) him when he refused to take back his words. In 1521, Luther then stood trial in front of the Diet (assembly) of Worms at Worms, Germany. Again, he wouldn’t retract his statements. Holy Roman Emperor Charles V issued the Edict of Worms, which labeled Luther a heretic. It also banned his writings and ideas. Still, Lutherans still followed his ideas.    Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters