What did the pope think the crusades would end?

The Pope believed that the Crusades would end the Muslim control over the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem, which was a significant site for Christianity. He hoped that by mobilizing Christian forces, the Crusades would not only reclaim these sacred territories but also unify Christendom and strengthen the Church's influence. Additionally, the Pope viewed the Crusades as a means to redirect the aggressive tendencies of European knights toward a common enemy, potentially reducing violence within Europe itself.