Question

Why did the pope order the First Crusade in 1095?

Answer 1

Explanation:

In 1095 he started preaching the First Crusade (1095–99). He promised forgiveness and pardon for all of the past sins of those who would fight to reclaim the holy land from Muslims, and free the eastern churches. This pardon would also apply to those that would fight the Muslims in Spain.

Died: 29 July 1099 (aged 64); Rome, Papal States, Holy Roman Empire

Papacy began: 12 March 1088

Beatified: 14 July 1881; Rome; by Pope Leo XIII