Innocent III Flashcards
How did Innocent III react to the situation in Metz in 1199?
He withheld judgement and approved of their pursuit of knowledge
What was Innocent III’s policy for incorporating religious orders?
Incorporating them into the Church framework
What did Innocent III approve for Bernard Prim and his Waldensian followers?
Their ‘propositum’, committing them to a life of voluntary poverty
What was the response of Innocent III to the Poor of Lombardy?
He encouraged them to seek reconciliation with the Church and to submit to its authority
How did Innocent III try to prevent the spread of heresy in the 13th century?
By promoting the use of the Inquisition, supporting the mendicant orders (such as the Franciscans and Dominicans), and fostering theological education within the Church
How did the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215 address the issue of heresy?
It required all Christians to confess their sins and receive communion at least once a year, and it established procedures for dealing with heretics and their supporters
What impact did the Fourth Lateran Council have on the Waldensians?
It further isolated them from the Church, as their beliefs and practices were now officially seen as heretical, and they faced increased persecution from both secular and ecclesiastical authorities
What did Innocent III say about Durand of Huesca and the Poor Catholics?
Innocent III wrote to clergy in Narbonne, explaining that Durand and his followers were good Catholics who accepted confessions of faith. Defending the Poor against the Bishop of Narbonne, Innocent said the Poor would follow a life of regular prayer in a semi-monastic community. They would wear simple habits and observe traditional monastic vows.
What did Innocent III stress the importance of in response to the investigation of the Poor Catholics at Elne near Perpignan?
Innocent III stressed the importance of keeping true believers in the Church, rather than allowing them to fall further into error.
What was the effect of the excommunication of the Waldensians?
The excommunication of Waldensians created a divide between those who wished to remain within the Church and those who wished to challenge its authority.
