The Catholic Church became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages. People gave the church 1/10th of their earnings in titles. They also paid the church for various sacraments such as marriage, and communion. People also paid penances to the church.
The Catholic Church became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages. People gave the church 1/10th of their earnings in tithes. They also paid the church for various sacraments such as baptism, marriage, and communion. People also paid penances to the church.
