The cardinal-electors, with the consent of the lower Roman clergy, chose Rainerius, who, after a flight and over his considerable objections, accepted and took the name Paschal II.

[1] On 24 August 1098, Petrus Leonis was able to seize the Castel S. Angelo and drive the last forces of Emperor Henry IV from Rome.

[disputed – discuss] This office was vacant from 1094 years[clarification needed], and the territory of the Diocese of Sabina supporters controlled the antipope Clement III.

[citation needed] Following the funeral of Pope Urban, the faithful of Rome (ecclesia quae erat in Urbe) cried out for a pastor to be given them.

He was told in reply that divine inspiration would supply him the necessary wisdom; the people of Rome were calling for a pastor, the clergy was electing him, the Patres were praising him; God would provide.

"[30] On 13 August 1099 the cardinals in the presence of the lower clergy and representatives of the city authorities unanimously elected Ranieirus, the cardinal-priest of San Clemente and abbot of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence outside the Walls, as successor to Urban II.

They then invested him with the red mantle and the papal tiara and conducted him in a joyful procession to the Lateran Basilica, where he was seated in the chair before the east portal.