Describe the position of the Catholic Church in Medieval Europe.

The Catholic Church in the Middle Ages had many functions. Schools were subordinate to her, she played a role in the development of education and culture. She took part in political life. Her powers were a blessing for wars, and she could also act as an arbiter in disputes between rulers. The church also carried out judgments related not only to spiritual matters, but also to other areas of life. Both a peasant and a feudal lord could fall under the ecclesiastical court.