Original sentence: Amid political upheavals, when Bologna under the influence of the Bentivoglio family had revolted against papal authority, Conradin took a firm stand against them.Conradin died at Bologna in 1429 during a plague.For publishing the papal interdict, which they had incurred but which they had disregarded, he was twice seized and imprisoned.His parents, noble and wealthy Brescians, were devoted adherents of the Catholic Church in a time the Western Schism.Pope Martin V, in recognition of his services, sought to create him a Cardinal, but he declined
Edited sentence: Amid political upheavals, when Bologna under the influence of the Bentivoglio family had revolted against papal authority, Conradin took a firm stand against the conduct of the misguided populace.During a visitation of the black plague he displayed heroic zeal and intrepidity in ministering to the stricken people.For publishing the papal interdict, which they had incurred but which they had disregarded, he was twice seized and imprisoned, suffering many indignities and cruelties.His courageous bearing and constant mediation finally prevailed however, and peace was restored.His parents, noble and wealthy Brescians, were devoted adherents of the Catholic Church in a time of many ills, including the great Western Schism.Pope Martin V, in recognition of his services, sought to create him a Cardinal, but the humble servant of God resolutely declined the honour.The plague breaking out anew, Conradin fell a victim to his charity and died at Bologna in 1429.There for five years amid the perils of the unbridled licence and moral disorders of the times, the youth was conspicuous for both talent and virtue, winning the esteem of his masters and compelling the respect of his fellow-students