What was the role of the Christian church and the papacy in medieval Europe?

Medieval civilization developed entirely around Christianity and its ideas. Since it was the Pope and his companions who were considered those who embody the commandments of Christ on earth and help people better understand them, their cultural role in this period has also grown significantly. For example, the church began to interfere in the political affairs of European states, which had never happened before. In addition, Catholic priests were large landowners, receiving taxes and taxes in kind from the peasants subordinate to them.