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Pope Eugene III (Latin: Eugenius III; c. 1080 – 8 July 1153), born Bernardo Pignatelli, or possibly Paganelli, called Bernardo da Pisa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 15 February 1145 to his death in 1153.
5 days ago · Blessed Eugenius III (born, near Pisa—died July 8, 1153, Tivoli, near Rome; beatified 1872) ; feast day July 8) was the pope from 1145 to 1153. Possibly a member of the family Paganelli di Montemagno, he was a disciple of St. Bernard of Clairvaux and a Cistercian abbot of the monastery of SS.
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Pope Eugene III was the 167th pope and the third to pick the name Eugene. He is also known as the Blessed Pope and for his connection to the Second Crusade. This article looks at the life of Pope Eugene III.
Jan 26, 1996 · Pope Eugene III wrote a letter to King Louis VII of France and other Christian leaders, urging them to join a new crusade to defend the oriental church from the Muslims. He offered remission of sins, protection of property and other incentives to those who took the cross and fought for the Lord.
The Holy See Pontiffs Eugene III [ AR - DE - EN ... IT - PT] Eugene III 167th Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 15,18.II.1145:
He was enthroned as Eugene III without delay in St. John Lateran, and since residence in the rebellious city was impossible, the pope and his cardinals fled to the country. Their rendezvous was the monastery of Farfa, where Eugene received the episcopal consecration.
EUGENE III, BL. POPE. Pontificate: Feb. 15, 1145, to July 8, 1153; b. Bernardo Pignatelli; d. Tivoli. Bernardo Pignatelli was born near Pisa. He was most likely of humble origin and was probably educated in Pisa. By 1128 he was almost certainly serving as the prior of Saint Zeno.
