Council of 1195

The Council of 1195 was a church assembly called by Pope Celestine III to address issues within the Catholic Church, particularly reforming clergy conduct and strengthening church discipline. It aimed to address problems like simony (selling church positions), moral laxity, and heretical teachings. The council sought to reinforce church authority and promote moral integrity among clergy and believers. Although not as famous as earlier councils, it played a role in ongoing efforts to reform and purify the church during a period of internal and external challenges.