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Monarchs held more spiritual authority than the Church and could rule as they wished.
Monarchs held more spiritual authority than the Church and could rule as they wished.
The Church was able to completely control monarchs to suit its own needs.
The Church was able to completely control monarchs to suit its own needs.
Monarchs ensured that they followed canon law to avoid negative consequences.
Monarchs ensured that they followed canon law to avoid negative consequences.
Monarchs who established Catholicism in their kingdom could impose the religion how they wished.
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Monarchs ensured that they followed canon law to avoid negative consequences.
This response highlights how the Church's role as a spiritual authority influenced monarchs to align their governance with the Church's laws and doctrines, thereby ensuring their legitimacy and avoiding conflicts with the Church.
