Pope Innocent

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Pope Innocent — idiom

1. the ceremonial name chosen by thirteen popes in Catholic history; the most famou

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Definition

the ceremonial name chosen by thirteen popes in Catholic history; the most famous are Innocent III (1198–1216), who was one of the most powerful medieval popes, and Innocent XI (1676–1689).

Example

Pope Innocent III called for the Fourth Crusade in 1202, which changed the course of European history.

The name Innocent was chosen by popes who wanted to emphasise moral purity and authority.