henry iv wanted to use lay vesture which was appointing someone as a bishop of abbot the pope didnt like this so he treatne to excommunicate him and eventaully did they basicaly faught over power.
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Henry IV became Holy Roman Emperor in 1070 A.D., and Hildebrand became Pope Gregory VII in 1073 A.D., he forbade lay investiture in 1075 A.D.. A synod at Worms attempted to depose the Pope in 1076 A.D. and the Pope excommunicated Henry and the Bishops later that same year. In 1077 A.D., Henry said he was sorry and submitted to ecclesiastical penance.
Henry refused to obey Gregory also when Gregory accepted the new king Henry went to war Gregory allies drove out Henry forces
During the 11th century, the Holy Roman Emperor was Henry IV of Germany. He had an ongoing power struggle with the Pope, Gregory VII. As punishment for his defiance, Henry was twice excommunicated from the Church.
pope Gregory VII wanted to change the rules about the religion. Henry IV got angry and thought he can fire pope Gregory VII. Henry got excommunicated from the church. years past, he came back and begged for forgiveness and was back in the church society.
The Pope was angry about something that caused him to excommunicate Henry IV. Henry begged for forgiveness and was allowed back into the church. The next year he was excommunicated once again. It is not clear what brought on the anger of the Pope.
Pope Gregory VII
Pope Gregory VII
Pope Gregory died leaving Henry iv to do as he pleased
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Henry IV of Germany told him to resign. In exchange, Gregory excommunicated Henry and remained as pope.
. Emperor Henry IV
It's because Henry's nobles supported Gregory, and the reason why Henry begged the Pope was because he said the Pope had no real authority.
emporer Henry IV
Pope Gregory excommunicated King Henry IV while Henry declared the pope deposed. Most of the people seemed to support the actions of the pope and not those of Henry.
Pope Gregory excommunicated King Henry IV while Henry declared the pope deposed. Most of the people seemed to support the actions of the pope and not those of Henry.
Emperor Henry IV called a meeting with the bishops and with their approval he sent Pope Gregory VII a letter ordering him to step down. Gregory sent a letter back excommunicating Henry IV. Henry asked for forgiveness to no avail. In January 1077, Henry went to Canossa where Gregory was visiting still trying to get forgiveness. After making Henry wait three days out in the snow, Pope Gregory finally ended his excommunication.
Henry was excommunicated on February 22, 1076.