1. The Holy Roman Empire & The Church (Section 2)

2. Otto I In 936 became king of Germany
Helped the pope defeat rebellious Roman nobles.
962 the pope crowned Otto emperor

3. Struggle for Control German emperors faced many problems
couldn’t control vassals
Argued with the pope about appointing church officials

4. Feud Between Pope and Emperor
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. Concordat of Worms
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. Struggle for Italy
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