Introduction for an essay on the question: 'Evaluate the role of the church in medieval society'.

In the medieval society, the church had all the power over people because it was believed that god was the true king of men. Kings who opposed the pope would suffer and sometimes even become excommunicated and would lose the support of the people who always remained at the side of the church. That's why kings had to be wary and always had to respect and support the Church.