Christianity and Medieval Civilization 10.2
The Papal Monarchy Pope’s control of politics comes at expense of spiritual duties Lay investiture Bishops and abbots appointed by nobles Challenged by Pope Gregory VII Church should appoint clergy
Pope Gregory VII verses King Henry IV Investiture Controversy Concordat of Worms Pope Innocent III height of political power Supreme judge and ruler of European affairs Interdict
New Religious Orders Cistercians Women Franciscans and Dominicans New order of very strict monks Women Increase in nuns Franciscans and Dominicans Vow of poverty Missionary work Inquisition
Popular Religion in the High Middle Ages Sacraments Saints Relics Pilgrimage