Lateran III
When and where
    1179 AD 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.