Calixtus II

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pope who in 1122 forced the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V to sign a concordat that recognized the right of the church to choose its own leadership (died in 1124)

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It remained for his successor, Henry V to agree with Pope Calixtus II in 1122 to a compromise of the conflict over lay investitures known as the Concordat of Worms. Source: Internet

Calixtus II, fearing that force was likely to be used to extract prejudicial concessions, remained at Rheims. Source: Internet

These decrees were communicated to Calixtus II, who despatched the legate Lambert to assist at the synod that had been convoked at Worms, where, on 23 September 1122, the agreement known as the Concordat of Worms was concluded. Source: Internet

It consisted of two parts: Privilege of Pope Calixtus II error Henry IV and Henry V were of the House of Franconia. Source: Internet

Returning to Italy, where antipope Gregory VIII was supported in Rome by imperial forces and Italian allies of the emperor, Calixtus II managed to gain the upper hand amid clear demonstrations of popular support. Source: Internet

Sicut Judaeis In 1120 Calixtus II issued the papal bull Sicut Judaeis (Latin: "As the Jews") setting out the official position of the papacy regarding the treatment of Jews. Source: Internet

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