Pope Gregory was not only a reformer of the Church and theologian,but was the first pope to break free of Byzantine control and establish an autonomous,Western-oriented Latin church.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Pope Gregory the Great, who reigned from 590 to 604, is known for his efforts to reform the Church and promote its independence from the Byzantine Empire. He also expanded the authority of the papacy and established the groundwork for the medieval papacy as an institution.

Pope Gregory Was Not Only a Reformer of the Church