The Political Role and Social Role of the Church

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1.1 - The Political Role and Social Role of the Church

Political -

Church law - canon law

Taught obedience to the monarch

Pope had ultimate power and could excommunicate the King

Church had authority

People had to go to church - law

• Could be tried and sentenced in church court

• Could not execute unless charge is heresy (those who defied the Catholic church)

Leading figures

·         Wolsey

-          Had many roles

-          Principle advisor – responsible for day to day governance of country

-          Chancellor – highest authority over…