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INNOCENT IV., POPE 


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Innocentius IV,  Pope, is commemorated on December 7. The cardinal priest Sinibald Fieschi (Fliscus), from one of the most respected Genoese families, was unanimously elected Pope on June 25, 1243 and called himself Innocent IV. 

A POLITICALLY TURBULENT PERIOD

He ruled the church during a politically turbulent period. He particularly sought to end the struggle between Emperor Frederick II [Friedrich II] and the Church and to restore a general peace in the Christian world.

THE COUNCIL OF LYON

But since the emperor appeared as hostile as ever, he banned him on July 17, 1245 at the Council of Lyon. On this occasion he presented the red hat to the new Cardinals.

"THE FATHER OF LAW"

Among his contemporaries he had a reputation for great education, and because of his extensive knowledge of canonical and civil law, he was given the honorary name of "the canonists splendor and father of law". 

He died on December 7. 1254 at Naples, where he rests in the cathedral. Bucelin places him among the blessed, while his name is not found in other hagiological sources. 

Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints




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