During the Middle Ages, how did Catholic religious leaders influence the kings and lords of Europe?

The Church usually had bishops and cardinals made into kings.

The Church taught that it had authority over every person.

The Church had an army larger than any other feudal army.

The Church had control over most of Europe's food supply.

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Shannon Gibbs

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21 February, 10:11

During the Middle Ages, how did Catholic religious leaders influence the kings and lords of Europe?

The Church usually had bishops and cardinals made into kings.

The Church taught that it had authority over every person.

The Church had an army larger than any other feudal army.

The Church had control over most of Europe's food supply.

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Autumn Brock · Answer 1

The Church taught that it had authority over every person. The reason for this was during the Middle Ages, things were very disorganized. The only organized institution was the Church. I had the power to crown kings and thus exerted a strong influence on a kingdom.