Which emperor did Benedict XII have unresolved issues with?
Frederick II
Charles IV
Louis IV
Henry VII
Answer
The unresolved issues between Pope Benedict XII and Emperor Louis IV stemmed from the Pope's refusal to recognize Louis's claim to the imperial throne. Benedict supported Louis's rival, Frederick of Austria, and accused Louis of heresy. Louis, in turn, accused Benedict of simony and other misdeeds. The conflict led to a period of schism in the Catholic Church and strained relations between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.
The Papal Pursuit: Unveiling Pope Benedict XII's Reign
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