5.1.2 Innocent's Crusade Reforms

What was the key incentive Pope Innocent III offered to crusaders for the fourth crusade

A plenary indulgence, promising the forgiveness of all sins

How did Innocent III expand the eligibility for indulgences for the Fourth Crusade

He offered indulgences to self-funding crusaders, those funded by others, and individuals who donated financially to the crusade

What significant change did Pope Innocent III make regarding a crusader’s wife

He abandoned the requirment for a crusader to seek his wife’s permission before taking the crusade vow

What was the role of the office for “the business of the cross”

To oversee and organise crusade recruitment across Christendom

Who were some of the key legates appointed by Innocent for the fourth crusade

Peter of Capuano

What was one of the financial reforms Innocent III introduced for the fourth crusade

He encouraged bishops to commit 1/30 of their incomes to the crusade and implemented the Saladin tithe (tax on churches)