Julius II and the Glory of the Papacy
<p>Giuliano della Rovere became Pope Julius II in 1503. By the time of his death in 1513, this man changed the political landscape of Renaissance Italy and the role of the Papacy. To many, he is considered <a href="https://medium.com/the-history-inquiry/the-five-best-popes-in-history-2a8ec0bd7d" rel="noopener">one of the greatest popes</a>.</p>
<p>Julius recognized the need for the pope to be not only a religious ruler but also a secular one. Julius saw the need for the Church to have a territorial kingdom in Italy to protect itself. As Leopold von Ranke stated, Julius is the true founder of the Papal States.</p>
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