Who was Pope Clement II?
Q: Who was Pope Clement II?
A: Pope Clement II was the leader of the Catholic Church from 25 December 1046 until he died in 1047. He was born with the name Suidger von Morsleben in Hornburg, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Q: What did Pope Clement do shortly after his election?
A: Shortly after he was elected, Pope Clement and Henry III moved to Rome where Clement crowned Henry III as Holy Roman Emperor.
Q: What is simony?
A: Simony is when people would pay to have sacraments given to them.
Q: Why were some people critical of Pope Clement's election?
A: The reform party criticized Clement's election because there was royal involvement and because the pope was already bishop of another place.
Q: Where did Pope Clement and Emperor Henry go on a journey to celebrate his election?
A: They went to southern Italy to celebrate his election. Benevento was placed under an interdict (they were prevented from taking part in some Church rites) because they wouldn't allow Pope Clement to enter. Afterwards they went to Germany, where Clement made Wiborada a saint.
Q: How did scientists study Pope Clemet's body in mid-20th century?
A: Scientists studiedPope Clemet's body in mid-20th century by confirming that the pope had been poisoned with lead sugar though it is not known whether he was poisoned or using it as medicine.
