Note {67} — II. THE PAPACY TO THE ACCESSION OF GREGORY VII, 1073
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In accordance with imperial theory, Otto, as emperor, would rule over Italy. He agrees to protect the pope "in the things which are under his jurisdiction," but that does not mean that the pope had jurisdiction in all things. The supreme authority is the emperor, to whom the pope, as well as all other bishops and princes of Italy, are subject.