Question

In medieval western europe, who was considered to be the highest authority?

Answer 1

The POPE has the highest authority during the medieval times.


The religious fervour of the Popes in Medieval times transferred into medieval society. A centralized Catholic church was realized under Pope Innocent III in 1198. The church and the power of the Popes was eventually weakened by quarrels between church and state.

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