The document outlines the power and hierarchy of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. It describes how the Pope became the head of the Western church after the Roman Emperor moved the capital to Constantinople. The Pope had authority over archbishops, bishops, priests, monks and nuns. Disagreeing with the Pope could result in excommunication, which meant you could be killed without punishment. The document also discusses how Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope, demonstrating the Pope's authority over rulers.

1. THE POWER OF THE CHURCH AND
THE POPE IN THE MIDDLE AGES

2. THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD ‘POPE’
Emperor Constantine moved to the capital of the
Roman Empire in the east
 Bishop, the church head, stayed in charge of the
west.
 Pope comes from the Greek word papas meaning
father.
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3. HIERARCHY OF THE CHURCH
POPE
One in the world
ARCHBISHOPS
One in each country/
province
Lesser Bishops
One in each city or
district
Priests, Monks, N
uns
In each church

4. DIVIDE BETWEEN THE EAST & WEST

Constantine in the East

Pope in the west
CHURCH
ORTHDOX CHURCH
ROMAN CATHOLIC

5. THE CHURCH’S POWER OVER THE RULERS

Educated to be hired by the church

Same people to be hired in the economic jobs

Disagreement with the pope and you’re fired from
both and sent to hell!!

6. EXCOMMUNICATION
Disagreement with
pope would result in
excommunication
 If the pope says you’re
going to hell means
you’re going to hell!
 The excommunicated
can be killed by anyone
(no punishment)
 Excommunication of
Henry IV
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7. CHARLEMAGNE AND THE HOLY ROMAN
EMPIRE
Charles the great became the King of France
 He conquered a huge empire
 Requested the pope to crown him as a sign of
respect
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