Which Pope canonized Henry II?
Pope Eugene III
Pope Innocent III
Pope Urban II
Pope Clement II
Answer
Henry II was canonized by Pope Eugene III on August 12, 1162. Henry was the first English king to be canonized, and his canonization was seen as a sign of the Church's support for the monarchy. Henry was a devout Catholic, and his reign was marked by a number of significant religious reforms.
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