Henry VIII wanted separation from the Catholic Church because the Catholic church refused to grant him a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, who failed to produce a male heir.
Another reason he wanted separation was to bring church property in Britain under his control.
Henry VIII wanted to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon who had given him no sons. The Catholic Church refused and Henry VII sough another way to get this done.
Henry VIII also needed resources to fight wars and wanted the rich holdings of the Catholic Church in England.
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