Catherine did not receive a warm welcome in Vienna as she was blamed for the failed marriage. Emperor Maximilian II extended her stay and wanted to meet with Sigismund personally to discuss the issue, but he refused. In March 1567, Andreas Dudith relayed that Sigismund categorically refused to live with Catherine (reportedly, he once said that he would gladly become a monk if that meant he could get rid of Catherine) and that he would not protest if Catherine remained in Austria.
Catherine's presence in Vienna was met with disapproval due to her involvement in the failed marriage. Emperor Maximilian II sought to resolve the situation by meeting with Sigismund, but he refused. Andreas Dudith confirmed that Sigismund rejected living with Catherine and would not object if she remained in Austria.