The Christian Church was the most powerful organization in Medieval Europe. The Christian Church had lots of Religious Power. The Church also had some Political Power of the church. These are some of the ways the church was powerful and wealthy in Europe during the Middle Ages. Most people listened and did what the church said and that gave the church Religious Power. The church promised a reward or punishment after death if you followed the rules or not. The reward after death was going to heaven, but the punishment after death was going to hell. That is what the Christians believed.If you also didn't follow the rules, you could get public shame or humiliation. All priest were involved in all major life events like birth, death, and
