Pope Paschal II Recognizes Order of Hospitallers

Pope Paschal II issued the Pie Postulatio Voluntatis, formally recognizing the Order of Hospitallers, which provided care for the sick and wounded during the Crusades. Founded in the late 11th century in Jerusalem, this order played a crucial role in the early Christian military efforts in the Holy Land, combining religious and charitable missions. The pope's endorsement solidified the order's status and expanded its influence, enabling greater support for its humanitarian work.