March 1179Lateran Council, 3rdAlexander III
If any candidate should declare himself pope without receiving the required majority, he and his supporters were to be excommunicated
Historical records for Italy in 1179, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
If any candidate should declare himself pope without receiving the required majority, he and his supporters were to be excommunicated
In order to prevent the possibility of future schisms, only cardinals were to possess the right to elect a pope. In addition a two-thirds majority was to be required in order for the election to be valid.
Removes the remains of the recent schism, the Council condemned the Cathar heresies and pushed for the restoration of ecclesiastical discipline. It also became the first general Council of the Church to legislate against sodomy.
Decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals
It is decided that the Pope will be elected by a 2/3 majority of the Cardinals
Prohibits Walensians preaching without permission from the bishops, Waldo refuses
The Lateran Council decides Popes must be elected by 2/3 of the College of Cardinals
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