Why did the Catholic Church have a lot of power in Europe during the Middle
Ages?

The Catholic Church became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages. Because the church was considered independent, they did not have to pay the king any tax for their land. Leaders of the church became rich and powerful. Many nobles became leaders such as abbots or bishops in the church.

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