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During the medieval wars between the Guelphs and Ghibellines (Italian supporters of the Pope and Holy Roman Emperor respectively) why did the Pope never threaten excommunication to any supporters of the Emperor (the Ghibellines)?

by /u/Garrus37 in /r/AskHistorians

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