Pope Callixtus II and Henry V's Concordat Agreement

Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V reached an agreement known as the Concordat of Worms to resolve the Investiture Controversy. This significant accord delineated the roles of church and state in the appointment of bishops. It aimed to end years of conflict over the control of ecclesiastical appointments, providing a framework that established a balance between spiritual and temporal powers in Europe. The agreement helped restore stability in the Church and reduced tensions in the Holy Roman Empire.