Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: After Charles 's death in January 1788 the Papacy did not recognize Henry as the lawful ruler of England , Scotland and Ireland , but referred to him as the Cardinal Duke of York .
Simplified: After Charles 's death in January 1788 the Pope did not recognize Henry as the lawful ruler of England , Scotland and Ireland , but referred to him as the Cardinal Duke of York .