History of Europe

Which of these people was criticized for selling indulgences in order to raise money build St Basilica Rome?

The person criticized for selling indulgences in order to raise money to build St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was Johann Tetzel. Tetzel was a Dominican friar and preacher who was commissioned by Pope Leo X to sell indulgences in Germany in order to raise funds for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica. Indulgences were certificates that could be purchased to reduce the amount of time a person would spend in purgatory. Tetzel's sales of indulgences were widely criticized by many, including Martin Luther, who wrote his Ninety-Five Theses in response to Tetzel's preaching.