Crises in the History of the Papacy / A study of twenty famous popes whose careers and whose influence were important in the development of the church and in the history of the world

by Joseph McCabe

[215] VI., 30.

[216] VII., 1.

[217] II., 5 and 32.

[218] VIII., 2.

[219] In both statements of fact Gregory was wrong. Stephen had merely accepted a consecrated banner from the Anti-Pope Silvester II.; and Solomon had voluntarily chosen Henry as his suzerain.

[220] VIII., 4.

[221] There was a Gregorian archbishop in exile. The actual prelate may not have been zealous enough for Henry.

[222] Iii., 10.

[223] A good deal of controversy has been expended on the question whether Gregory did or did not threaten at this stage to depose Henry. Gregory's letter xxvi. (not in his Register, but of undoubted authenticity) to "the German People" expressly admits, or boasts, that he did. For further evidence see Dr. Martens, Gregor VII., i., 86-91.

[224] iii., 6.