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 Eugene III
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Pope Eugene III, born Bernardo, called Bernardo da Pisa, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 15 February 1145 to his death in 1153. He was the first Cistercian to become
Pope Lucius II
…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 Caccianemici dal…
Miniature of Eugene III
A bulla of Eugene III
Relief of Pope Eugene III at the pulpit of the former Cistercian Baumgartenberg Abbey