What shall I say of the appalling violation of women, of which it is more evil to speak than to keep silent?
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont, alluding to atrocities committed by the Turks.
1095
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"We command all of you to prepare yourselves for the journey."
Controversial"Let those who have been for a long time plunderers, now become Christian knights."
Controversial"If you are conquered, you will have the glory of those who die for Christ."
Controversial"Oh, what a disgrace if such a despised and base race, which worships demons, should conquer a people which has the faith of omnipotent God and has been made glorious with the name of Christ!"
Shocking"We absolve all who undertake this journey from all penance for their sins."
Controversial