pope gregory VII...what did he believe the role of the king should be in the church?

Question

anyone? please answer! I've been stuck on it for half an hour and this is getting REALLY old REALLY fast...

Answer 1

The Investiture Controversy began as a dispute in the 11th century between the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII concerning who would control appointments of church officials.

The Pope thought that the King should keep his nose out of Church business.

Sources:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08084c.htm
http://pirate.shu.edu/~knightna/westciv1/Investiture.htm
http://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/211inv.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investiture_Controversy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_VII

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