Council of Trier (1238)

The Council of Trier in 1238 was a significant assembly of church leaders in the Holy Roman Empire, convened to address issues related to the authority of the Catholic Church and the German monarchy. Its main focus was to respond to the struggles between King Henry (the King of Germany) and the Pope. The council reaffirmed the Pope's authority over secular rulers and addressed various church reforms, including clergy behavior and the appointment of bishops. It aimed to strengthen the church's influence in governance and resolve disputes that impacted both spiritual and political realms during the medieval period.