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What was John V's relationship with the papacy like?

  • Consistently close

  • Consistently conflicted

  • Varied

  • Nonexistent

Answer

Varied. John V's relationship with the papacy was marked by both cooperation and conflict. He initially sought papal support against the Ottoman Turks, but later clashed with the papacy over issues of ecclesiastical jurisdiction and the authority of the Byzantine emperor. Despite these tensions, John V maintained a dialogue with the papacy, seeking to find common ground and resolve differences.
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