Pope Urban III

Pope Urban III, born Bagelis of Amalfi around 1140, served as pope from 1185 to 1187. He is known for his leadership during a turbulent time marked by conflicts between Christian and Muslim forces, particularly during the Third Crusade. Urban III worked to rally European Christian nations to oppose Saladin’s Muslim armies and aimed to strengthen the church's influence. His papacy faced challenges from political struggles within Italy and the broader geopolitical landscape, and he was called to maintain unity and faith among Christians during a critical period of medieval history.