POPE GREGORY IX AND THE FIGHT FOR CONTROL

by | Dec 14, 2022 | Popes

Pope Gregory IX, born Ugolino of Anagni, was a man of deep moral integrity and dedication. This dedication allowed him to follow Innocent III’s policy of papal supremacy. Unfortunately, his quickness to anger and his impatience with opposition caused tension...

POPE INNOCENT AND THE FOURTH CRUSADE

by | Nov 26, 2022 | Popes

Papal Wear In the years of superheroes like Robin Hood, King Richard-the-Lion-Heart and villains like King John of England, we Catholics have a hero of our own, Pope Innocent III. Born in either 1160 or 1161, Innocent was born Lotario dei Conti di Segni, son of Count...