Pope Eugene IV

Pope Eugene IV, who served from 1431 to 1447, was a Catholic leader during a turbulent time. He is best known for trying to reunify the Christian Church, which was divided by conflicts between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches, notably calling the Council of Basel. He also dealt with political challenges in Italy and supported engagement in the arts and education. His papacy was marked by efforts to strengthen Church authority and resolve theological disputes, but he faced opposition from factions within the Church and secular rulers.