Which church did Martin Luther not acknowledge the authority of the Pope?

Martin Luther is known for his role in the Protestant Reformation, where he famously challenged the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. The correct response identifies the church that emerged as a direct result of Luther's theological disputes and his rejection of papal authority, which led to the establishment of the Lutheran Church.

Luther's 95 Theses, which critiqued church practices like the sale of indulgences, were pivotal in his break from the Roman Catholic Church. He argued that the Bible was the sole source of religious authority, which undermined the Pope’s influence. Therefore, the Lutheran Church is rooted in the principles Martin Luther espoused, particularly the rejection of the Pope's authority and the belief that salvation is achieved through faith alone.

In contrast, the Roman Catholic Church is the institution that upheld the Pope's authority, and the Episcopal Church, while having historical ties to Anglicanism and the Church of England, still recognizes the Archbishop of Canterbury, a point of authority similar in nature to the papacy. The Orthodox Church, while also separate from Roman Catholicism, has its own hierarchies and does not align with Luther's theological positions.