4. Pope Gregory VII wanted to
separate the church from Kings
Banned lay investiture:
Appointment of bishops by
anyone who is not a member of
the clergy
King Henry IV was upset with the
pope. Insulted the pope
King Henry IV gets
excommunicated
5. Henry was forced to
make peace
The pope lifted the
ban of
excommunication
Henry returns to
Rome with his army
and forces the pope
into exile.
6. The struggle for lay
investiture dragged on
for 50 years
1122 both sides
accepted a treaty
known as the Concordat
of Worms.
This treaty declared
the Church had power
to elect bishops
7. Emperors try to control
Italy and come into conflict
with Popes
Frederick Barbarossa “Red
Beard”, fought to bring
wealthy cities of northern
Italy under his control
Conflicts with popes and
emperors last for many
years
