Of Popes and Kings 7 34 Demonstrate understanding

Of Popes and Kings 7. 34 Demonstrate understanding of the conflict and cooperation between the Papacy and European monarchs, including Charlemagne, Gregory VII, and Emperor Henry IV.

Objectives I can understand the power of the pope’s and kings during the Middle Ages So that we can understand the cooperation and conflict between the pope and king I will know I have it when create a Venn Diagram that shows the power of the Kings and Popes

A power shift In early Middle Ages nobles and knights held the most power As time went on Kings and Popes both gained power Kings – Political power Popes – Religious Power

The Power of the Popes Head of the Christian church Which pretty much all of Europe belonged to Was seen as God’s representative on Earth Decided what the church would teach If you went against the church you would be excommunicated Cast out from the church

The Power of Kings Ruled their lands Controlled everything political Tax rates Armies Land distribution Laws Created alliances Power family was passed down through

The Holy Roman Empire Grew out of Charlemagne’s empire Emperor could only take throne with the approval of the Pope Would be elected by nobles Squabbles between the King and Nobles were settled by the Pope

Pope Problems Western Europe viewed the Pope as the head of the church Eastern Europe however never heard from the pope The bishops did whatever they wanted One pope did not like this Pope Leo IX

Pope Leo IX splits the church Wanted to bring ALL of Europe under his control Eastern Bishops didn’t like it Especially the Bishop of Constantinople Pope Leo excommunicated the Bishop People Pope had to choose sides Leo’s side became Roman Catholics Bishop of Constantinople became the Orthodox Church

Popes and Kings Clash Popes wanted power/Kings wanted power This For can only be a bad thing example: Popes normally selected Bishops Kings thought they should be able to

Popes and Kings Clash This came to a head with Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV Pope Gregory did not like a Bishop chosen by King Henry tried to convince the Bishops to remove Pope Gregory In return Pope Gregory excommunicated Henry and convinced the Nobles to overthrow him

A desperate man King Henry wanted to stay in power He traveled to Italy to beg forgiveness He stood in the snow for three days barefoot before being allowed to see Pope Gregory Eventually King Henry was restored to the church and throne

Concordat of Worms Finally in 1122 a new pope and new king made a compromise Church officials would choose the bishop King would have to approve Bishop would have to obey the King