jan 1, 591 - Pope becomes more involved in politics

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POPE = the head of the Western Church

CARDINALS = senior churchmen, they chose the pope

ARCHBISHOPS = chief bishops responsible for a large district

BISHOPS = senior members of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese

PARISH PRIESTS = leaders of parishes, performing religious services in a church

ABBOT- leader of a monastery

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