77.0k views
2 votes
How did the First Crusade impact the Catholic Church?

User EAW
by
7.5k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

The movement helped both to militarize the medieval western Church and to sustain criticism of that militarization.

Step-by-step explanation:

It arguably helped solidify the pope's control over the Church and made certain financial innovations central to Church operations. And it both reflected and influenced devotional trends.

User Christophercotton
by
6.4k points