523. Charlemagne: Return of the Kings (Part 1)

2330.407 - 2353.412 Tom Holland

But this is a key moment because effectively, the Pope is about to turn his gaze from Constantinople northwards to the kingdom of the Franks. And he gets this, Zachary gets his letter from Pepin. And in it, Pepin asks, is it right or not that the king of the Franks at this time has absolutely no power, but nevertheless possesses the royal office? And Zachary replies, no, it is not right.