Martin Luther appears before the Diet of Worms

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In 1517, German theologian Martin Luther published his "Ninety-Five Theses," which criticized the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences and other corrupt practices. Luther's ideas gained popularity and led to a movement called the Protestant Reformation.

On April 17, 1521, Luther was summoned to appear before the Diet of Worms, a meeting of the Holy Roman Empire in Worms, Germany. The purpose of the meeting was to give Luther an opportunity to recant his criticisms of the Catholic Church and its teachings.

At the Diet of Worms, Luther refused to recant his beliefs, famously declaring, "Here I stand, I can do no other." Despite pressure from the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and other members of the Catholic Church, Luther remained steadfast in his convictions.

As a result of his refusal to recant, Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Leo X. However, Luther's ideas continued to spread throughout Europe, leading to the establishment of Protestantism as a separate branch of Christianity.

The Diet of Worms is considered a significant moment in the Protestant Reformation, as it marked a turning point in the movement and helped to solidify Luther's status as a religious leader and reformer.