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The pope excommunicated Henry VIII because he refused to submit to papal authority. He challenged the church's decision not allowing him to divorce Katherine of Aragon, and in doing so proclaiming himself leader of the church in England, thus being able to make his own decisions regarding his divorce.
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∙ 6y agoIf the king didn’t follow the rules of the Church or what the pope ordered him to do he would threaten excommunication. This was a very frightening idea in the Middle Ages because it meant that a person would not go to heaven. The pope was considered God’s representative on Earth.
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Why was Otto I declared the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
There was a count in northern Italy named Berengar of Ivrea, who declared himself king. In about 860, Berengar invaded the Papal States, which caused Pope John XII to appeal to Otto, who was King of Germany and had already taken the title King of Lombardy. Otto helped the pope, who crowned him emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in return. As it happens, though Pope John XII and Otto I were pledged to support each other, they almost immediately became enemies. The pope entered into multiple conspiracies to depose Otto, and Otto attempted, with somewhat more success, to depose the pope.
What did Charlemagne do that merged roman christian and German elements in his kingdom?
he was a Germanic king, that was crowned emperor of Rome, by a pope
What was a lord in the middle ages relationship to the church?
The church was the primary power and then there was the nobility The church was the government and keeper of men's souls. They were man's way to communicate with God. The nobility was to protect people and to protect the church.
Who succeeded the Romans after the collapes of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century?
According to the Bible it was the pope. The pope was a king who directly controlled a little territory himself - but whose influence over the princes of the divided nations of Europe was profound and lasted over 1000 years!
Explain the conflict that occurred between the king and the pope during the middle ages?
The history between the Pope and monarchs has not always been a smooth road. The monarchs were not happy with the pope trying to impose his rules in their country. On the other hand the Pope was trying to conquer Europe and expand the Roman Catholic empire.
What weapon did the pope use to force more loyalty to him than to one's king?
The pope would excommunicate one's king
Who had the most power the pope or the king?
Pope he told the king what to do and could excommunicate him.
Why did the church excommunicate Henry IV?
because he wanted to appoint bishops that would make him king
Who might a pope choose to excommunicate?
He usually reserves the power to excommunicate for heretics.
Can pope excommunicate a queen now?
The pope can excommunicate anyone he feels has separated himself/herself from the Church by their words or actions. In most cases the person has excommunicated himself and the pope only makes it official.
What powers did the pope have in the middle ages?
They could excommunicate others.
Who can excommunication ans individula?
The Pope can excommunicate an individual from the Church.
Why did pope Gregory excommunicate emperor Henry iv?
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Why did pope gregory VII excommunicate emperor henry?
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
In which year did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth I?
February 25, 1570
Why did pope Leo IX excommunicate the bishop of costantilope?
If the place is Constantinople then the answer is: because he wouldn't recognize his authority as a pope.
Why did Leo IX excommunicate the bishop of Constantinople?
Because he wouldn't recognize his authority as a pope.
