Pope Eugene III
Pope and spiritual leader of the Church
Born
1087
939 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Served as pope from 1145 to 1153. Led the Catholic Church during a crucial period of the Crusades. Initiated the Second Crusade in response to the fall of the County of Edessa. Encountered challenges from various political factions and faced opposition from the Holy Roman Emperor, which influenced his papacy. His tenure saw the promotion of monastic reforms and strengthening of the church's influence in Europe. Contributed to the compilation of liturgical texts and supported the growth of the Cistercian Order.
Initiated the Second Crusade
Reformed monastic practices
Strengthened the Catholic Church's influence
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