As far as I know, Henry VII had no problems with the Pope. That honor fell to Henry VIII.
Pope Gregory VII.
Pope Gregory VII
Pope Gregory VII
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Henry IV of Germany told him to resign. In exchange, Gregory excommunicated Henry and remained as pope.
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 St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.
Pope Gregory died leaving Henry iv to do as he pleased
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 VII was elected pope on April 23, 1073.
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.