Gifted 4/9 You will take notes and create facial expressions to understand the power of the Church and the reforms which led to conflict between Church and state.
Stricter rules 910 AD Duke of Aquitaine founds monastery in Cluny Wanted to only be subject to the Pope Strictly follow Benedictine rule By 1000 AD there were more than 300 houses under Cluny leadership Many wanted stricter rules -> Cistercians
Reforms Popes to be chosen by leading bishops called Cardinals Marriage of Priests Selling of Church offices, simony Lay investiture
What happens if you disobey the Pope? Kings and Emperors who disobey the Pope face excommunication If rulers continued to disobey the Pope, he could utilize the interdict
Gregory VII VS. Henry IV
Compromise Pope Gregory VII dies 1085 King Henry IV dies 1106 Investiture conflict not settles until 1122 Concordat of Worms Both Pope and King have power over bishops