Why did the Imperial Coronation happen? There has been much speculation on the imperial coronation of Charlemagne in 800 and the sources written on it hold vary varying opinions as to which of the parties involved in this coronation played the key role in making it happen. These characters consist of; The Pope‚ the court (namely Alucin) and Charlemagne himself. It can also be disputed that the coronation was simply a natural outcome of the long term growth in Frankish and Papal relations over time
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Whilst his point of view called for the relationship between Church and state to be more spiritual‚ the five year papacy has an important impact on politics in Italy. His influence on the shaping of Italian politics is important as he brought the left back into the political fray. In terms of the Pope himself‚ it appeared as though he was more of a man of the peoples
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on September 14‚1523‚ the Medici family would gain control in the papacy once more. Giulio de’ Medici was elected Pope Clement VII in the next conclave on November 19‚ 1523. Pope Clement VII was seen as displaying and having all good qualities of a good administrator during the reign of Pope Leo X. The way Clement co-ruled along side of his cousin was greatly acknowledged. Thus‚ the decision to elect him came naturally to the papacy. He brought to the papal throne a high reputation for political
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for most ruling men of glory. Religion when fueled by superstition‚ which took hold thousands of years ago was indeed a great instrument for power and control of mankind. Christianity in its prime during the Middle Ages or medieval period gave the papacy and its popes such a means of power and self-glorification to control and subdue the surrounding communities even in times of war. Such was the case in the Christian crusades. The Christian Catholic Church played an enormous role in rule and government
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Wrote the text approximately around 440-461; which is the time frame of his position as pope. Being that Leo was pope and leading advocate of the papacy this affects the text because Bishop Hilary was going against some of the papacy rules. Leo made claims in the letter that Hilary did things not for approval of Christ but for himself. Hilary believed in independence and freedom. Additional things could have influenced Leo when writing
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Throughout history‚ religion has played an integral role in the formation of a modern society. It has not simply been the presence of religion in life that has inspired the development of a modern social order‚ but the reformation of religion throughout time that has changed the world. In the early sixteenth century‚ a storm was brewing‚ a storm that would forever change the world. This perfect storm was the protestant reformation. The protestant reformation was headed by catholic monk named
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Poland. His papacy lasted 9‚664 days‚ which was from October 22‚ 1978 to April 2‚ 2005. Pope John Paul II was known as the most traveled pope‚ the longest lived pope‚ most influential pope in the history of the Catholic Church‚ and most importantly the most influential leader of the twentieth century. Suffering from Parkinson’s disease‚ the young pope had to endure symptoms such as uncontrollable shaking‚ paranoia‚ and depression as well as many other health problems during his papacy. None of these
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juncture‚ it was known that the lady was deaf. Then follows a beautiful description of the train journey with references of the harbour with stone hills and the last of the sun on water. After dark the train passes through a farm-house before reaching Avignon where people got on and off the train. On the station were Negro soldiers who were wearing brown uniforms and they were quite tall with shining faces on the electric lights. The
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Empire ruled‚ which was by the laws of the Church. European kings and princes always ruled by divine right‚ in fear of being kicked of the Church. 9. The Great Schism was caused by Pope Clement V‚ who moved the papacy to France‚ where
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Oxford University‚ becoming one of Oxford’s leading philosophers and theologians. Soon after Wycliffe became the rector of the parish Lutterworth. After about a year of not being moved to a higher position within the church‚ Wycliffe’s criticism of the papacy is connected to him not being promoted. When Rome asked for financial support from England‚ Wycliffe was quick to voice his opinions on the matter. Wycliffe felt that the church was already too wealthy‚ recalling that Christ called his disciples
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