The importance of the Catholic Church in medieval society.

The Catholic Church in medieval Europe was the main power along with the monarch. Even kings had to live according to God’s commandments. The authority of the church at this time was stronger than ever. She arranged the most severe courts and punished people. People needed faith in God as the only hope for a better life. The church taught that the fewer sins they commit, the easier it is for them to go to heaven. However, the Catholic Church could forgive sins for other acts, such as charity. The biggest fear of people at that time was excommunication. Then they lost touch with God, and no one could answer their prayers.