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Reading Focus What was the nature and influence of religion in the Middle Ages?What led to the growth of papal power in Europe?What changes in monasticism were introduced in the Middle Ages?. Main IdeaReform and changes swept through the Christian Church, one of the most influential institutions in medieval Europe..
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Religion in the Middle Ages
Growth of Papal Power
Changes in Monasticism
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Video: The Impact of the Feudal System in Europe
8. Popes gained influence over people’s religious lives, also over European politics
Pope became head of huge network of ecclesiastical courts, heard cases on religious, moral matters
Pope also ruled territories, like Papal States
Had ability to raise armies to defend territories
Several popes hired Normans to fight wars
Crusades against Muslims launched by popes