I, Urban, wearing the pontifical vestments, and by the authority of God, confirm to those who undertake this holy journey a full remission of all their sins.
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont (as reported by Robert the Monk)
1095
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"That royal city, Jerusalem, situated in the middle of the world, is now held captive by its enemies."
Shocking"Let those who have been fighting against their brothers and relatives now fight in a proper way against the barbarians."
Strange & Unusual"They have destroyed the churches of God or have converted them to the rites of their own religion."
Controversial"Let this be your war-cry in battle: 'God wills it! God wills it!'"
Controversial"For if He, shall find worms, that is, sins, In them, because you have been negligent in your duty, He will command them as worthless to be thrown into the abyss of unclean things."
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