Church and state in medieval Europe

Church and state in medieval Europe means that there was a special relationship between religious organizations (like the Catholic Church) and the ruling leaders of European countries. The rulers often gave the Church special privileges, like money and land, and the Church helped to give the rulers advice and spread their messages. In return, the Church expected the rulers to follow their religious laws and teachings. This special relationship between the Church and the rulers made it so that religion was a very important part of life in medieval Europe.