The statement that best describes religious and political leaders’ responses to Martin Luther is:
Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Diet of Worms were concerned about his teachings and wanted to convince him to give up his beliefs.
This statement reflects the Church’s actions, including the excommunication of Luther, and the Diet of Worms, where they sought to persuade him to recant his views. The other options either misrepresent the reactions of these authorities or contradict historical events.