Crusade against the Colonna family

The Crusade against the Colonna family was declared by Pope Boniface VIII.[1] The targets were the two cardinals Giacomo (James) and Pietro (Peter) Colonna.[2]

This was one of the many Crusades against Christians.

Summary

James Colonna was created a cardinal in 1278 by Pope Nicholas III, and Peter Colonna was appointed a cardinal in 1288 by Pope Nicholas IV. Both opposed the election of Boniface VIII following Pope Celestine V's unprecedented abdication, as they questioned the legality of that resignation. This opposition led to a significant conflict with Boniface VIII, culminating in their excommunication[3] and removal from the College of Cardinals in 1297.

References

  1. ^ "Subject to the Roman Pontiff | InContext". Christian History Institute. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. ^ "Philip Schaff: History of the Christian Church, Volume VI: The Middle Ages. A.D. 1294-1517 - Christian Classics Ethereal Library". ccel.org. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. ^ "Pope Boniface VIII - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Encyclopedia". Catholic Online. Retrieved 2025-01-04.