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What did Pope Leo X offer for sale to raise money to build St. Peter’s Basilica?

indulgence
Donation of Constantine
papal states
Lateran Palace
Wartberg Castle

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Indulgences.

Pope Leo X authorized the sale of indulgences (notably promoted by Johann Tetzel) to raise funds for rebuilding St. Peter’s Basilica — a practice that helped spark Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.