After the Pazzi conspiracy, the Florentine government praised Lorenzo and described him as "Judas in Peter's seat ". (p. 224 of Medici Money) Pope Sixtus IV, noticing the homage to the biblical description, became furious and thus accused Lorenzo of a heretic and an enemy of the Church. (p. 224 of Medici Money) Lorenzo made a bold move to go to Naples alone and then speak to King Ferdinand I, begging him not to attack Florence with the help of the Pope. Miraculously, Ferdinand agreed to withdraw the attack. Later, when Pope Innocent VIII threatened to expand his territory by conquering Naples, Lorenzo was able to dissuade him from the entire plot. (p. 225 in Medici Money) The extent of Lorenzo's influence, including his ability to speak extensively, shows how good a businessman he was.