From the confines of Jerusalem and from the city of Constantinople a grievous report has gone forth and has -repeatedly been brought to our ears; namely, that a race from the kingdom of the Persians, an accursed race, a race wholly alienated from God, `a generation that set not their heart aright and whose spirit was not steadfast with God,' violently invaded the lands of those Christians and has depopulated them by pillage and fire."

- Pope Urban II, 1095

According to the quote above, the Pope is issuing a call for


armies to fight against the Mongol invaders.


Crusaders to regain the Holy Land from Muslims.


the Emperor to restore the glory of the Frankish Empire.


help in removing Jewish populations from Spain.