Which of the following allowed the bishops of Rome, or popes, to gain increased power and political authority in central Italy?

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The popes' ability to expand religious and secular authority as a result of their greater independence from Constantinople allowed them to gain increased power and political authority in central Italy. This independence was due, in part, to the geographic distance between Rome and Constantinople and to the decline of Byzantine power in Italy. As the popes became more independent, they were able to exert greater influence over the Church and secular affairs in central Italy.

Which of the Following Allowed the Bishops of Rome, or Popes