Concordat of Worms

Definition

The Concordat of Worms was an agreement between Pope Calixtus II and Emperor Henry V near Worms in 1122 that brought an end to the first phase of power struggle between Papacy and Emperor known as Investiture Controversy.

Related terms

Investiture Controversy: A conflict between church and state in medieval Europe over the ability to appoint local church officials through investiture.

Pope Calixtus II: Pope from 1119 to 1124, he played a key role in the Concordat of Worms.

Henry V: Holy Roman Emperor from 1111 to 1125, who was involved in the power struggle with the Papacy that led to the Concordat of Worms.