The Protestant Revolt, or Reformation.
well everyone because popes had more authority than kings.
Henry VIII
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.
The two rival popes claimed authority.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
The popes are the successors of Saint Peter, who was given special authority by Jesus to lead the Church.
The Conciliar Movement was a significant development in the 14th and 15th centuries that aimed to limit the power of the papacy and emphasize the authority of church councils. It sought to resolve the Western Schism, in which multiple popes claimed authority, by advocating for a council-based solution. While it did not ultimately succeed in its goals, the Conciliar Movement contributed to discussions about church reform and sparked debates about the balance of power between councils and the papacy.
The battle of authority within the Emperor and the Church.
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.
Papal supremacy the claim of medieval popes that they held authority over all secular, nonreligious rulers
He believed Christians should be saved through faith and popes lacked this authority.