Pope Innocent IV

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pope Innocent IV born?Circa 1195
2. Where was Pope Innocent IV born?Genoa, Italy
3. Who was Pope Innocent IV?Pope Innocent IV was a pope born Sinibaldo Fieschi around 1195 in Genoa. He studied canon law at Parma and Bologna and became pope in 1243.
4. Why did Pope Innocent IV run away from Rome?He fled Rome in 1244 because of a big fight with Emperor Frederick II. He went to France to stay safe and get help.

Canon Law: The internal legal system and discipline of the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Anglican Communion.
Papal Bull: A type of public decree issued by the Pope, typically sealed with a leaden seal.
Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, often subject to severe persecution in historical contexts.