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Instead, they next went to Byzantium and inflicted a damaging blow on Constantinople -- our Christian brethren divided from us in schism, but united to us in the Faith. What a devastating blow this was to our goal of holy war. These Crusaders, rather than fighting the infidel, fought only with other Christians! Why should Christ bless such a fight?

The Latins proved themselves untrustworthy and the fact that these Crusaders never even made it to the Holy Land shows exactly how our faithful can use a holy purpose to set about achieving their own aim. I was forced to excommunicate these violators of sanctuaries and thieves of holy things. The securing of money and profits, political favors and patronage, were their sole aim. I wonder whether they ever had any intention of confronting Islam in the Holy Land. It breaks my heart to think that the answer might be no.

Nonetheless, when they returned home, I accepted them back into the Church.

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Our Lord forgives and so too must I. I have been criticized by those who suggest my forgiveness was purchased by booty stolen from the churches of Byzantium -- but this is untrue. These "crusaders," for I must use that term loosely, though they sinned grievously in their conduct toward the Byzantines, have expressed remorse for their crimes -- at least those of whom have found pardon in the holy sacrament of penance.

Still, Monsignor, these events do not bode well. I think on the future and the troubles that may now arise for Constantinople. Having been attacked by us, it is in an ever more precarious position with the Moslems so nearby. What -- shall another Crusade be launched to save them one day? We shall see.

Yours in Christ,

Innocent III.....

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