The Church
The Roman Catholic Church was very powerful and rich. The pope who controlled religious life some times abused his power. He made the people pay taxes so they could get to heaven (is not true). He also forced the people to worship him as a king he claimed to be an all powerful being. Below the pope he had his cardinals which were his advisors.
Next came the bishops and abbots. The priests and monks were the bottom of the pyramid. On manors they had small churches were the priests and monks taught. The pope and bishops had mass in huge cathedrals.
Next came the bishops and abbots. The priests and monks were the bottom of the pyramid. On manors they had small churches were the priests and monks taught. The pope and bishops had mass in huge cathedrals.