The Catholic Church's most powerful tool in maintaining its authority in medieval Europe was its control over the sacraments. The sacraments were essential for salvation according to the Church's teachings, and this gave the Church significant influence over the lives of individuals and communities.
Which was the Catholic Church’s most powerful tool in maintaining its authority in medieval Europe? (1 point) Responses its missionary work its missionary work its monasteries and convents its monasteries and convents its control over the sacraments its control over the sacraments its hospitals and schools
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