Historical Events tagged with "Pope Innocent III"
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Fourth Council of Lateran Defines Transubstantiation
The Fourth Council of the Lateran convened in 1215, affirming key doctrines of the Catholic faith. One notable outcome was the formal definition of transubstantiation, which states that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ. This doctrinal clarification aimed to address heretical views and strengthen the Catholic Church's teachings. The council drew numerous ecclesiastical leaders, convened by Pope Innocent III in the Lateran Palace in Rome, and established critical theological guidelines that would shape Catholic doctrine.
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