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Gregory VII was the first pope in several centuries to enforce the Church's ancient policy of celibacy for the Catholic clergy, although it appears that he himself had a mistress, the countess Matilda. In 1074, Gregory issued an edict ordering his priests to abandon their wives.
Gregory attacked the widespread practice of simony.
Gregory VII was the first pope to depose a crowned ruler, Emperor Henry IV (1056 ¬1105/06). With this revolutionary act, Gregory transformed the role of the papacy, subordinating all secular governments to the Church. Today, we would call this an improper achievement, but democracy was not yet well understood in Western Europe.
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How was the conflict between Pope Gregory and Henry resolved?
Henry crossed the freezing Alps to the Italian town of Canossa. He approached the castle where the Pope Gregory VII was a guest and then begged humbly to be forgiven.
What was the subject of the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and the Henry IV?
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.
Did Emperor Constantine decree priests were to be celibate?
No. Pope Gregory VII in 1079AD decreed the practice.
How did Pope Gregory VII change the feudal society?
He stopped kings appointing unqualified church leaders.
Why did the pope leave Rome in Italy and go to Avignon in France in or about the 11th century?
Primarily to escape from the infighting and politics of powerful families of Rome, the Avignon Papacy, from 1309 to 1377, was when seven popes resided in Avignon, France: + Pope Clement V (1305-1314) + Pope John XXII (1316-1334) + Pope Benedict XII (1334-1342) + Pope Clement VI (1342-1352) + Pope Innocent VI (1352-1362) + Pope Urban V (1362-1370) + Pope Gregory XI (1370-1378) Gregory XI moved the papacy back to Rome in 1376.
When was Pope Gregory a pope?
There have been a total of sixteen (16) popes named Gregory. Gregory I, 590-604, the second pope (of the total of three) to be called 'The Great.' The last Gregory was Gregory XVI, 1831-1846.
Was Pope Gregory XVI Pope Gregory the Great?
No, Pope Gregory the Great .was also known as Pope Gregory I.
Who was the Pope Gregory known as Gregory the Great?
That would be Pope Saint Gregory I.
What was the pope's name in 1075?
Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.
Was Gregory the Great the 64th pope?
Yes, Pope Gregory I was the 64th pope.
Who is traditionally associated with collecting and codifying the chants of the church?
Pope Gregory I
Where did Pope Gregory live in 1073?
Pope Gregory was born in Holy Roman Empire and he lived there. Three years before his death, he was exiled to the castle of Salerno by the sea.
Was Gregory I a pope?
Yes, he was also known as Pope Gregory the Great.
Was Pope Gregory Vll a Christian?
Pope Gregory VII was a Catholic pope. Of course he was a Christian.
What year was Pope Gregory VII elected pope?
Pope Gregory VII was elected pope on April 23, 1073.
When was Pope Gregory III born?
Pope Gregory III was born in 690.
When was Pope Gregory XII born?
Pope Gregory XII was born in 1326.
