The Pope viewed the Crusades primarily as a religious mission. The Crusades were framed as holy wars aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control and were promoted as acts of piety that involved taking up arms in defense of Christianity. While there were certainly political and military dimensions to the Crusades, the initial impetus and justification from the papacy were rooted in religious motivations.
What did the Pope view the Crusades as?
What did the Pope view the Crusades as?
A diplomatic effort
A military exercise
A religious mission
A political opportunity
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