The relationship between the Papacy and the Kingdom of Sicily is a well-established topic in historiography. This article examines a group of sources that have received comparatively little scholarly attention: the decretals addressed by Popes Alexander III and Clement III to King William II. These texts provide valuable insight into the institutional, juridical, and ecclesiological dynamics that shaped relations between Rome and the Sicilian monarchy during the Norman period, even within a broader framework of generally peaceful interactions.
Imperia, V.R. (2026). Papacy and Regnum Siciliae in the 12th century : decretals to the King of Sicily. In A Dialogue Between Emerging Realities : the “New Kingdoms” and the Apostolic See in the Twelfth Century (pp. 97-116).
Papacy and Regnum Siciliae in the 12th century : decretals to the King of Sicily
Imperia, Vincenzo Roberto
2026-10-01
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The relationship between the Papacy and the Kingdom of Sicily is a well-established topic in historiography. This article examines a group of sources that have received comparatively little scholarly attention: the decretals addressed by Popes Alexander III and Clement III to King William II. These texts provide valuable insight into the institutional, juridical, and ecclesiological dynamics that shaped relations between Rome and the Sicilian monarchy during the Norman period, even within a broader framework of generally peaceful interactions.
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