Pastoral Care, the religious mission of the Church to minister to the laity and care for their spiritual welfare, has been a subject of growing interest in medieval studies. The present volume differs from and builds upon previous publications in a number of important respects. First, it covers not just one part of the medieval period, but the span from the 9th to the 15th centuries, allowing greater scope to explore historical development, comparisons and contrasts over the longue duree. Second, it is not just focused on work by historians, but comprises studies by scholars in a wide range...