Actually, I think is is beleiveable knowing a little of the Roman Catholic Church.
While Not a Scholar, it doesnt take much imagination to follow this!
At one time, The Church, (Bishops) had Wives, Larger Land Holdings than the Regal Heads, and Bigger Armys to protect both.
They Killed many people during the Inquisiations for doubting them. This was the time when the Roman Church wanted to show who was in charge.
If They Lost Power, They would Lose Money, Property, and Control.
The Time of Two Popes, Italian and French. Who was going to be the Head Cheese?
What is the smallest Self Governing State, Not Country in the World?
The Roman Church is unto it self as no other!
Do I beleive, Yes I Do!
One has to read a little abuot of Joan De Arch. The Saviour of France The Dauphine, who became so Powerful that She was found to be a Heritic accordinding To THe Roman Church as a Women Could Never Have the Ear of God! She Was Burned at The Stake!
What @ 17?