Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095

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At the Council of Clermont in 1095, Pope Urban II promised remissions of sins for those who joined the crusades to recapture the Holy Land. Option B is incorrect as Peter the Hermit was not appointed as leader of the crusades by the Pope. Option C is also incorrect as there is no record of Pope Urban II urging the destruction of Jewish settlements during the Council of Clermont. Option D is unlikely as Pope Urban II's speech was a call to action rather than a diplomatic mission to the Muslims. Therefore, the best choice is A.