Because he was a devout Catholic, Brome petitioned successfully the Pope to remove any ecclesiastical penalties and allow him to remain in the church. Henry VII's pardon was entirely secular and political, issued to restore Brome's legal status, clear him of felony charges, and reclaim his land. Brome checked the king with a pope, some would argue.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
“Henry VII pardoned him not because the murders were trivial, but because Brome had enough status and circumstances to obtain mercy, and because the period’s justice system often balanced punishment with repentance and restitution.”
Northwest · M
Exigent circumstances and deep pockets.
1. killed a priest to restore family honor as said priest was playing hide the blood sausage with Brome's wife.
2. More restoring the family honor: the other dude he killed, had killed Brome's father.
3. He financed the construction of the church tower at St. Michael’s Church in Baddesley Clinton and raised the roof of the nave. He also built the tower at Packwood Church.
4. He claimed to be praying daily for the souls of the men he killed.
Seems reasonable.
1. killed a priest to restore family honor as said priest was playing hide the blood sausage with Brome's wife.
2. More restoring the family honor: the other dude he killed, had killed Brome's father.
3. He financed the construction of the church tower at St. Michael’s Church in Baddesley Clinton and raised the roof of the nave. He also built the tower at Packwood Church.
4. He claimed to be praying daily for the souls of the men he killed.
Seems reasonable.