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By the sixth century, simony in the election of bishops and even popes was rife. Wealthy papal candidates could buy votes, to win election. Of course, they expected the fruits of office to offset the expenditure in winning election.
The eighth-century forgery of the document known as the Donation of Constantine was one of the greatest stains on the Catholic Church. Pope Stephen II, on whose behalf the forgery may have been written, used the Donation to have territory "restored" to the papacy, resulting eventually in the creation of the Papal States. The creation of the Papal States, the so-called patrimony of St. Peter, made the pope a feudal lord, giving a real financial value to his office. Henceforth, candidates were willing to fight and bribe their way into office, and then go to war to expand their wealth and influence.
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Did the catholic Church become so politically powerful?
Through bribery and corruption. Many of the Popes throughout the history were corrupt and manipulated the affairs of countries.
Were there evil popes?
yes, unfortunately there were some popes who were morally corrupt. but not in matters of faith and doctrine.Yes, definitely. As an example, do some reading on "Inquisition", which was carried out by the Catholic Church, under several popes.
Who was the humanist priest who criticized corrupt popes and monks?
One humanist priest who criticized corrupt popes and monks was Martin Luther. He was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and spoke out against practices such as the selling of indulgences by the Catholic Church.
Can a gap in corrupt officials and the people become deadly?
Yes. A gap in corrupt officials and the people can become deadly.
What was the name of the popes car?
It has become known as the Popemobile.
Why did Erasmus claim the papacy was corrupt?
Erasmus saw the clergy as conceited and corrupt, with popes excessively interested in profit. He said, in Praise of Folly of The POPES and Clergy, "No, you'll meet with some so preposterously religious that they will sooner endure the broadest scoffs even against Christ himself than hear the Pope or a prince be touched in the least, especially if it be anything that concerns their profit;"
What does a corrupt nation mean?
A corrupt nation would be a nation in which general standards of behavior have become dishonest, selfish, and unprincipled.
What popes do you need in life?
you need all of them if you are going to succeed when you are pope, look at pope Benedict he is very successful so if you look at all the popes you will become a good pope
What events do the popes do to prepare before they become one?
On the Job training as a bishop, archbishop and cardinal.
How do you use the word corrupt in a sentence?
(two distinct meanings, same concept)The governor was a corrupt politician, selling favors to rich businessmen.The program would not function because a data file had become corrupt.
What happen to all of the girls on the descent movie?
all of the girls become corrupt
What was the phrase the election of 1824 become identified in the public mind?
"Corrupt bargain."
