There is some mystique behind Bernard de Clairvaux, the first “supporter” of the Templars and his position against pope Anacletus II. The basic story is very easy to find. But clues start to emerge to a deeper level as one ponders the records. I always agree with the saying, “follow the money.” This story is the same. A wealthy catholic organization that worried the pope. So let them flourish, or, with the proper backing, destroy the Templars and take their wealth. This would convert their new-found power to the papacy and things would be copacetic once again. This was tried, it even looked to the pope like a success; except the treasure was moved and many Templars escaped with it. Now we’re at phase 2 of an unprovable mystery. But you should wonder, who was the power above de Clairvaux making the decisions AND who was above that person. I don’t have a good answer yet, but to me it is a critical part of Templar history. Remember Saint Bernard? This speaks volumes. Threatened popes do not help beatify saints that opposed them. Who did?