Innocent espouses John's cause, as he now…
November 1215 CE
Innocent espouses John's cause, as he now holds his kingdom as a fief of the Holy See, and excommunicates the Barons.
For refusing to publish the excommunication, Stephen is suspended from all ecclesiastical functions by the papal commissioners and on November 4 this sentence is confirmed by the Pope, although Stephen had appealed to him in person.