Lateran III
When and where
1179 in the Lateran Basilica
Crisis or controversy
Reorganization had to be faced; there was
the ever-needed
pressure to reform; restraint of abuses.
Attendees
More than 300
bishops,
Convened: Alexander III, Pope;
Ratified: Alexander III, Pope.
Decrees and resolutions
Decreed that papal elections required
two-thirds majority of cardinals at
the
conclave;
Promulgated numerous disciplinary
canons.