Pope Gregory VII (Latin: Gregorius VII; c. 1015 – 25 May 1085), born Hildebrand of Sovana (Italian: Ildebrando di Soana), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

The following is a list of flags used in the Vatican City and its predecessor, the Papal States.

Gregory VII was the first pope to depose a crowned ruler, Emperor Henry IV (1056–1105/06). With this revolutionary act, Gregory translated his personal religious and mystical convictions regarding the role of the papacy into direct action in the world at large.

Summary: Pope St Gregory VII served in important positions under several popes and briefly was a monk of Cluny. Elected pope in 1073 he campaigned strenuously for the reform of the Roman Church and for its freedom from civil powers.

Pope Saint Gregory VII was a courageous defender of the divine authority God entrusted to the Church and vigorously sought to reclaim that authority. Confronting the Holy Roman Emperor was no small task, but even his decrees of excommunication were meant to reform hearts and reestablish God’s will for the Church.

Pope Gregory VII, also known as Hildebrand of Sovana, was the pope from 1073 to 1085 and is best known for his role in the Investiture Controversy, which was a conflict between the papacy and secular rulers over the appointment of church officials.

Pope Gregory VII, who reigned from 1073 to 1085, was a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church known for his reform efforts and strong stance on the separation of church and state.

Jan 23, 2025 · On May 25 the Catholic Church celebrates Pope St. Gregory VII, who sought to reform the Church and secure its freedom against the intrusion of civil rulers during his 11th century pontificate.

Gregory VII (Hildebrand), Saint, Pope, one of the greatest of the Roman pontiffs and one of the most remarkable men of all times; b. between the years 1020 and 1025, at Soana, or Ravacum, in Tuscany; d. May 25, 1085, at Salerno.

Dec 7, 2006 · The life and times of Hildebrand, Pope Gregory VII by Mathew, Arnold Harris, 1852-1919Includes bibliographical references (p. vii-viii) and index