As ally of the Swiss Confederancy, the Prince Abbot of Saint Gall was involved in its politics with regard to wars and alliances. In the context of the Italian Wars, the prince abbot first received papal pensions as well as papal confirmations of prerogatives. Thus, Leo X confirmed the incorporation of Rorschach, St. Margrethen, Höchst and Bernang into the prince abbot's jurisdiction in 1512. After the defeat at Marignano in 1515, Abbot Franz appeared as French party member. He received a French pension of 4000 francs.