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Torture continued throughout the middle ages, and only began to disappear during the Eighteenth Century. The US Military and many other countries still use it.
Yes, the Church was very powerful during the Middle Ages.
committing suicide to escape their condition.
The chief criticism of bishops during the Middle Ages was that they had become too powerful. They were just a level away from the princes of the church, and were therefore, very important. Even the monarchy and Holy Roman Emperor were obligated to consult with them.
priests and bishops of the Catholic Church
No. the use of torture today is as wide spread as it was in the middle ages, However with increased levels of education and the use of Psychology chemicals and mechanisms that were not even dreamed of in those days added to a World population that is far bigger then it has ever been. today the use torture of people at the hand of all society's is alive and well.
Coronations were usually performed by bishops. Important coronations were sometimes done by the pope.
committing suicide to escape their condition