How did Pope Victor II help Empress Agnes govern during Henry IV’s minority?

Empress Agnes served as regent for her son, Henry IV, following the death of her husband, Henry III, in 1056. In his will, the late emperor had appointed Pope Victor II to act as a counsellor to the empress.12

During his brief tenure as guardian and adviser, Victor II wielded his influence to resolve various conflicts between the princes and the imperial court that had threatened the stability of the empire. He employed his power tactfully to maintain peace throughout the realm and to strengthen the papacy against baronial aggression. However, Victor II’s death in 1057 deprived Agnes of this guidance, leaving her without a permanent group of counsellors and leading to a period of political instability.23