Historical Events tagged with "church authority"
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Religion & Philosophy
The Troubled Papal Election Revealed Divisions
February 14th, 1130 895 years ago
The election of a new pope led to a major split within the College of Cardinals. Candidates John of Crema and Peter of Leon faced off, highlighting conflicts over papal authority and political allegiances among the clergy. The political tension during the election underscored challenges the church faced during that time, as factions within the College maneuvered for control. The unresolved disputes during this election continued to echo in subsequent papal politics.
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