Pope Nicholas I

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Pope Nicholas I

Religious Studies

#546

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Theology

#770

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Why Is Pope Nicholas I Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Pope Nicholas I , called Nicholas the Great, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 858 until his death. He is remembered as a consolidator of papal authority, exerting decisive influence on the historical development of the papacy and its position among the Christian nations of Western Europe. Nicholas I asserted that the pope should have suzerainty over all Christians, even royalty, in matters of faith and morals.

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