text: pope leo and the reformation? what was pope leo x's view on the reformation? why didn't he like martin luther? pope leo must have hated the reformation and martin luther.  he was born a medici and got the church way into debt.  as a result, he decided to sell 'indulgences' or forgiveness for sin.  martin luther called him and the church on this as well as many other things.  he was called out and had no where to hide.  that's enough reason, don't you think?