The camerlengo (chamberlain) is in charge of running the day to day activities of the Vatican during the interregnum period. He is also responsible for arranging the funeral of the deceased pope. The cardinals handle the matters concerning the Church during that time.
This was as a result of: Popes became involved in governing, ruled territories, raised armies, retained power to name bishops, and could excommunicate kings.
During the late Middle Ages, popes wielded significant spiritual authority and influence over Christian kingdoms, often intervening in political matters and asserting the church's supremacy over secular rulers. Kings, on the other hand, derived their power from divine right and territorial control, often seeking to consolidate their authority and minimize papal interference. This dynamic frequently led to conflicts, such as the Investiture Controversy, where disputes arose over the appointment of church officials and the balance of power between the monarchy and the papacy. Ultimately, the interplay between royal and papal power shaped the political landscape of medieval Europe.
In the 11th century, popes did not have full power in the way we might understand it today. While the papacy was becoming increasingly influential in spiritual and political matters, especially under popes like Gregory VII, the authority of the pope was often challenged by secular rulers and other church leaders. The Investiture Controversy, which arose during this period, highlighted the struggle between papal and royal authority, indicating that the pope's power was significant but not absolute. Thus, while the papacy was on the rise, it was still navigating complex power dynamics.
the popes had more power over the kings
A. an increase in the power of popes
Papal power means power of the Pope. People lost faith in church and God because they could not reconcile why "their God" was allowing such a terrible disease to wipe out many communities across Europe of the time
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Concordat of Worms
Politics, power and religion.
Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
Nobles
An increase in the power of popes..