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The pope thought a crusade would unite Europeans against a common enemy.
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Thomas Aquinas defined a just war:- First, war must occur for a good and just purpose rather than for self-gain or as an exercise of power.
- Second, just war must be waged by a properly instituted authority such as the state.
- Third, peace must be a central motive even in the midst of violence
The First Crusade was to rescue the surviving Christians who were living under cruel oppresion by the Muslims in the Holy Land, and to make that land safe again for travelers going on pilgrimages. The fate of the Christians under Muslim rule is hard to fathom by modern minds. For a more complete discussion of this period, please read Seven Lies About Catholic History by Diane Moczar at the link below.
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Where did Pope Urban II call for the first crusade?
Pope Urban II called for the first crusade at the Council of Clermont.
Who was the pope in 1095 that issued a call for a crusade to regain the holy land from the Muslims?
Pope Urban II called for the crusade against the holy land.
When was the call from the Crusade made by Pope Urban II?
it was made in 1095
When did the Pope Urban II call for a crusade at the Council of Clermont?
In 1095
Where was Pope Urban ll in April 1095?
Urban II was at Clermont in France to give a speech requesting that a crusade be made to return the Holy Land to Christian control.
When did the pope issue a call for a crusade?
1095Urban II called for the first Crusade in the year 1095 on November 27.
Why did Pope Urban II call for a crusade?
Pope Urban II called for a crusade in 1095 to reclaim Jerusalem and the Holy Land from Muslim control, as well as to unite Christians in a holy war and to increase the power and influence of the Catholic Church.
What were the motives of Pope Urban II in the first crusade?
Pope Urban II was motivated to call for the first crusade to liberate the Holy Land for these reasons: A. He hoped to channel the military power of Europe to work towards what he considered to be useful work for Christianity; and B. He wished to establish the claims of the Papacy in present day political, social and religious affairs.
Who was the person responsible for the call of a crusade why?
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. Crusade: according to circumstance, either a toxic byword for conflict between Christians and Muslims or a shorthand for what people believe to be a good and worthy cause.
Who was the person responsible for the call of a crusade?
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont. Crusade: according to circumstance, either a toxic byword for conflict between Christians and Muslims or a shorthand for what people believe to be a good and worthy cause.
How much time passed between Pope Urban's call and the Crusader's arrival in Jerusalem?
Pope Urban II's call for the First Crusade was made in November 1095 at the Council of Clermont. The Crusaders captured Jerusalem on July 15, 1099. Therefore, approximately three years and eight months passed between the Pope's call and the arrival of the Crusaders in Jerusalem.
What was the immediate cause that prompted Pope Urban II to issue a call for a crusade to the Holy Land?
The immediate cause that prompted Pope Urban II to issue a call for a crusade to the Holy Land was the request for help from the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I, who sought assistance in repelling Muslim forces from invading Christian territories in the region.
