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The First Crusade – Blood, Faith, and Power
In 1095, Pope Urban II’s sermon at Clermont sparked one of history’s most extraordinary events – the First Crusade Discover the epic journey of faith, power, and bloodshed 'We're no longer a ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
During the Crusades, St. Francis befriended a Muslim sultan — their ... a Passionist sister from Colombia who was there in ...
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What were the Crusades?
A 19th century engraving of a scene in Claremont, France shows Pope Urban II standing behind the priest Peter the Hermit who is encouraging men to go on a Crusade In the medieval period ...
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An Epic History of the First Crusade
The First Crusade was one of the most extraordinary ... threatened by the rising power of the Muslim Seljuk Turks. But when Pope Urban II preached a sermon at Clermont in 1095, the result was ...