Both claimed the exclusive right to name new bishops.
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.
King Henry the VIII.
King Henry and Pope Gregory
Roman Catholic AnswerOne of the biggest things to happen during the reign of Pope Gregory VII was the investiture controversy. The issue was who had the right to appoint bishops, and the Popes have always held that as their right. King Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, was the primary target of Pope St. Gregory VII, but the popes have always said that it was their right, alone, to appoint new bishops, Henry disagree. In short, Pope St. Gregory VII said that kings could no longer appoint bishops.
Pretty headstrong due to his constantquarrelswith Pope Gregory, and determined too.
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.
Henry IV of Germany told him to resign. In exchange, Gregory excommunicated Henry and remained as pope.
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Henry lV violated the pope's orders.
Pope Gregory VII.
Pope Gregory VII