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Stephen became inspired by Jesus Christ. He believed Jesus said to him to rescue the Holy Lands. atheism.about.com (photo)
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The children who first made the journey would eventually meet with the pope.They would also merge with a group of 20,000 other children. Together they would meet up with the pope in Rome. sbceo.k12.ca.us (photo)
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Stephen led a group of 20,000 to travel to Rome to meet the pope. Stephen's reeasoning was to get the pope to get the Holy Lands back from Muslim control. socialistaotearoa.blogspot.com (photo)
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By the time Stephen and his followers arrive only about 7,000 have survived. Pope Innocent then grants permission for the children to invade the Holy Lands. http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/eu09.htm
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When the children arrived they found that God did not allow the sea to part for them like Moses. They then started to head back toward home. topsecretwriters.com (photo)
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Two merchants provided the children with seven ships to get back home. The children took off, only to have a sad end a few days later. atheism.about.com (photo)
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Two of the seven ships then wrecked. The other five were captured by slave traders. The children were taken into slavery and sold throughout Northern Africa. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/childrens_crusade.htm
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