All this apparent beef between the Trump administration and the Papacy and everyone's talking about Avignon but few are mentioning Canossa. I know where my money lies... #Guelphs

The Holy Roman Empire was always trying to exert control over the church, and over the papal selection. The Rome-centred papacy was always fighting against this, a rivalry and tension that came to be known as the #Guelphs (papacy) vs the #Ghibellines (the Empire).

This sounds like “The Little Hours”. #guelphs

Actually, you get two sets of "elector counts" claiming to choose the next Holy Roman Emperor

#guelphs #ghibellines

King of the Germans Donald the Fat threatens the Church and monastic lands

the Pope releases the Elector Counts and vassals from their oaths of fealty to Donald the Fat

#guelphs #ghibellines

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The King of the Germans, Donald the Fat, marched on Rome to make sure it happened

As usual, the Pontiff will prove independent in ways the Holy American Emperor did not anticipate as soon as the electors revolt

#guelphs #gibellines