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This week in Christian history: Creationism, George Whitefield, Pope led Crusade

By Michael Gryboski, Editor

Pope launches crusade – June 18, 1464

Pope Pius II (1405-1464), former head of the Roman Catholic Church who briefly led a failed crusade against the Turks.
Pope Pius II (1405-1464), former head of the Roman Catholic Church who briefly led a failed crusade against the Turks. | Public Domain

This week marks the anniversary of when Pope Pius II personally led an attempted military crusade against the Ottoman Empire.

“Venerable brethren and sons, today We are going to take the Lord’s cross, the sign of his passion,” declared Pius II at a ceremony held in Rome before his army set out.

“If the Christians follow Our banners, as they should, We firmly believe that We may achieve great things for the glory of the divine name. If they do not, We on Our part shall do Our best for the Roman Church and Ourselves.”

The crusade did not last long, however, as the pope died that August before a single battle could be waged. The crusade effectively ended with his death.

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