He also opposed the crusades, if memory serves, having strong words for those participating in them.

During the Fifth Crusade in 1219, he traveled to Egypt in an attempt to convert Sultan Malik al-Kamil to Christianity, without success. The Franciscan presence in the Holy Land continued after Francis, and by 1309 they had been allowe…
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He also opposed the crusades, if memory serves, having strong words for those participating in them. But I'd have to double check my sources on that.
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