How did the Catholic Church respond to the Ninety-Five Theses?

The Catholic Church initially dismissed Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, viewing them as an affront to its authority and practices, particularly the sale of indulgences. In response, church officials, including Pope Leo X, condemned Luther's ideas and called for his recantation. The church ultimately excommunicated Luther in 1521, leading to further conflict and the Protestant Reformation, which significantly altered the religious landscape of Europe.