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Catholicism in the Middle Ages

  • FranciscansIn 1209, a sermon on Matthew 10:9 changed the life of Francis of Assisi. He wore a rough garment and walked barefoot without staff or scrip.
  • Prince-bishopIn the 4th century, as imperial power crumbled under barbarian invasions, Christian bishops in cities began making secular decisions for their communities.