In the 8th century, an alliance made between the church and the Franks by their representatives Pope Leo III and Charlemagne, ensured not only the protection and advancement of Christianity but also a kingdom. The alliance created the “Holy Roman Empire,” a somewhat misleading title due to the actual location and territory, highlighting an alternative… Continue reading →

The alliance between the church and the Franks during the eighth century was rather interesting because it wasn’t one sided (i.e.: the pope didn’t necessarily have total control over the Franks). To start things off, Madigan states that “the Franks needed a rightful, indeed sacred, authority as respected and prominent as the bishop of Rome… Continue reading →

     In the 7th century the Roman government saw its disappearance. The Catholic church also noticed the lack therefore of Roman governmental support. No longer having a backing support and security blanket in the Roman government, the church had to find a new means of protection from unjust actions. At the same time, The… Continue reading →

In the eighth century, the Franks wanted a legitimate power to reign the entire Frankish realm, and the Christian Church needed a force capable to defend them, and to fight off oppressive forces like the Lombard’s. Pope Zachary (r. 741-752), helped to establish that the title ‘King’ is granted to those with tremendous power, and… Continue reading →