Pope Lucius II
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Pope Lucius II, born Gherardo Caccianemici dal Orso, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 March 1144 to his death in 1145. His pontificate was notable for the unrest in
Fresco at the Palazzo Altieri, c. 1661
19th-century religious card depicting Lucius II
Killing of Pope Lucius II (by Franz Kollarž)
Pope Celestine II
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Pope Celestine II, born Guido di Castello, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 26 September 1143 to his death on 8 March 1144.
Pope Lucius II
…II Bishop of Rome Fresco at the Palazzo Altieri, c. 1661 Church Catholic Church Papacy began 9 March 1144 Papacy ended 15 February 1145 Predecessor Celestine II Successor Eugene III Orders Consecration 12 March 1144 by Alberic of Ostia Created cardinal December 1122 by Callixtus II Personal details Born Gherardo…
Celestine II (center) with Saint William of York (right) and an unknown English bishop (left)
19th-century religious card depicting Celestine's absolution of King Louis VII of France.