The Papal Legatine Commission to Canterbury
Archbishop Murdac’s bitter complaints reached both S. Bernard and the Pope, prompting them to give Stephen an unmistakable warning.…
Reconciliation between Stephen and Archbishop Murdac
The papal warning took immediate effect, and Stephen abruptly changed course. Weary of fruitless conflict and anxious chiefly to secure the succession for his son, he recognized t…
Murdac Enthroned at York and Mission to the Pope
With the reconciliation accomplished, Murdac was solemnly enthroned at York on the feast of S. Paul in 1151.…
Theobald’s Legatine Council in London
While Murdac was thus engaged in Rome, Archbishop Theobald launched his legatine career with a Mid-Lenten council in London.…
Henry of Winchester’s Appeals to Rome
One of Henry of Winchester’s three appeals must have been against the suspension imposed on him at the council of Reims, a sentence which the Pope, less placable than Theobald, st…
Henry’s Absolution at the Papal Court
Henry obtained absolution from the Pope. His friends at the papal court tried to win him more besides, pursuing the restoration of his legation, his old scheme of a primacy over W…
Henry’s Return with Roman Statues
Consoling himself for the collapse of his political hopes, Henry purchased a fine collection of antique statues in Rome for the adornment of his palace at Winchester.…
Hugh of Puiset’s Absolution and the End of the Northern Schism
At Henry of Winchester’s request the Pope ordered Archbishop Murdac to absolve Hugh of Puiset, who had been managing the bishop’s castles at Winchester during his absence rather t…
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