Medieval popes: everything you wanted to know
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Turbulence and Reform: The Papacy in the Middle Ages
This chapter discusses the turbulent and chaotic nature of the papacy during the Middle Ages, including short-lived popes, assassinations, and the infamous Cadaver Synod. It also explores the papal reform movement in the 11th century, aiming to improve the moral and spiritual leadership of the Pope.
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