What was Pope Urban II's main reason for calling for the First Crusade or "war of the cross"? World History Western Christendom, Medieval Society and the Crusades (600 – 1400 CE) The Crusades and Holy War 1 Answer Roberto Giammattei Feb 16, 2017 Look at my other answer Explanation: https://socratic.org/questions/what-were-the-pope-s-motivations-for-calling-for-a-crusade Answer link Related questions What was the name of the Kurd warrior who recaptured Jerusalem from the crusaders in the 12th century? What were the Pope's motivations for calling for a crusade? Who won the first crusade? Question #37608 How did the Great Schism of 1054 cause the First Crusade? Were the Crusades caused primarily by religious devotion or by the desire for political and... See all questions in The Crusades and Holy War Impact of this question 4940 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License