The relationship between the Franks and the papacy is ignited in 751. However, it is the establishment of the Carolingian Dynasty that leads up to this unification between the Franks and the papacy. When Pepin III received the power because of his role as the king’s aid, he wished to be recognized as the king… Continue reading →

The Caroligian Dynasty was formed because of the needs of both the Frankish Kingdom and the Papacy. The church was in great need of defense and lacked the force and power necessary to retrieve lands wrongfully usurped from them. Whereas the Franks were in need of a righteous and divine authority to affirm their validity… Continue reading →