Differences Between Popes And Holy Roman Emperors

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During the middle ages, the popes and the holy roman empire both desired power. The roles that each of them portrayed are very similar. The Pope was the "ruler" or main governing body of the Catholic Church, and every king was the leader of his country or estate. The conflict between the popes and the Holy Roman Emperors emerged as a result of land guarantees in Italy, authority over the church, and the unchristian conduct the popes saw in the holy roman emperors. The popes likewise needed to remain safe from the holy roman emperors, who may undermine to subject the papacy to their control. The best known and most severe clash was that known as the Investiture Controversy. This battle happen during the eleventh century between Henry IV and Pope

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