Holy Romans and Popes
Relations between Pope and Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
- formed by German princes
- viewed as a "Christian revival" (from earlier Roman Empire)
- resistence from popes and princes of other European lands when they tried to extend this power past Germany
- medevial states commonly clashed with one another
Problems Between the Empire and the Papcy
- conflict with the papacy prevented the Holy Roman Empires from building a strong, dynamic state
- popes were the ones to crown the emperors, but the relationships were tense since both of them were looking for the highest position in authority
- especially tense when emperors tried to influence who people chose as church officials, which made the popes upset because they felt that that was their job
- neither group was strong enough to take over the other
- but, the popes were able to prevent the emperors from building an imperal state
- clashed over interests in Italy/appointment of church officials
Relationship between Popes and Empire
The popes however, crowed the kings of the empire, but it was a tense relationship because they were both wanting more and more power and authority.