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When kings fought with popes who usually sided with the popes?
well everyone because popes had more authority than kings.
Did Popes fight in the Middle Ages?
Yes, they had many differences on matters of authority and doctrine. Some Popes were even excommunicated by Church Synods (or Councils) and other rival Popes were elected in their place, called Ante-Popes.
How did the papal dispute weaken the Catholic Church?
The two rival popes claimed authority.
Why did the bishop of Rome claim to have authority over all bishops?
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
How many popes have been kings?
No pope has been a king. However, since the Vatican became an independent country in 1929 he is considered as the monarch, or sole ruler, of the city/state.
Why did Bishops of Rome claim to have authority over all other bishops?
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
Why did the bishops of Rome claimed to have authority over all other bishops?
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
What was the outcome of an investiture controversy?
The battle of authority within the Emperor and the Church.
What is the term for the popes teaching on matters of faith and morals?
Catholic AnswerThe term commonly used for the teaching authority of the Popes on matters of faith and morals, in other words when they teach infallibly is: ex cathedrawhich literally means "from the chair" [of authority], this is the same chair that Jesus was talking about when he said that the teachers of the Jewish law spoke with the authority of Moses. When the Pope speaks ex cathedra his teaching is not dependent on consent of the Church and is irreformable.
What was papal supremacy in the middle ages?
Papal supremacy the claim of medieval popes that they held authority over all secular, nonreligious rulers
What is one belief Luther held that diffred from church reformation?
He believed Christians should be saved through faith and popes lacked this authority.
How did the Council of Trent deal with the relative authority of popes and councils within the Church?
The Council of Trent reaffirmed the authority of the Pope as the supreme leader of the Catholic Church. It emphasized the Pope's role in defining and interpreting Church doctrine, while also asserting that general councils could be called by the Pope and were authoritative in certain matters. This helped clarify the relationship between papal and conciliar authority within the Church.
