It was founded on Henry the VIII's ego and sense of entitlement, Henry wanted to do what Henry wanted. This latest story does not surprise me, or I would daresay, many others.
Come think of it real reason why Henry VIII founded Church of England because Pope didn't want grant divorce from his wife of 20 years Catherine of Aragon he has good reason Pope was in custory of her nephew Holy Emperor Charles
Boy talk about family connections LOL!