the papacy

Question 1

how did roman catholic and eastern orthodox for m

Answer 1

when w roman empire collapsed, the papacy survived and the popes coordinated with the byzantine emperors still
-then they started disagreeing and eventually mutual excommunicated each other
to form the 2 branches

Question 2

Pope Gregory I

Answer 2

Gregory the great

• moilizes local resources and organize defense for Rome
• made bishop ultimate authority in christian church
• required individuals to confess sins and atone for then by penitential acts said by the priest
• wins new converts