King John and the Pope

King John's relationship with the church was tumultuous, marked by his opposition to Stephen Langton's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, leading to England's interdite. Despite this, John later reconciled with the Pope, influenced by political pressures and the promise of a crusade. Langton played a crucial role in the Magna Carta, advocating for church freedoms and mediating between factions. After John's death, the Magna Carta was reissued, becoming a symbol of good governance.

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