In 1054, Humbert of Silva Candida was a legate to Constantinople. This was a time of conflict between the Eastern and Western branches of the Christian Church. Humbert was sent to Constantinople by Pope Leo IX in an attempt to resolve the conflict. However, the mission failed, and the schism between the two churches was formalized.
Unveiling Pope Stephen IX: A Quiz on the Illustrious Leader of the Catholic Church in the 11th Century