Probably related to preventing other parties from getting involved in the conflict, Pope Innocent IV took Finland under his special protection in August 1249, however without mentioning Sweden in any way.
Tõenäoliselt selleks, et hoida ära teiste osapoolte sekkumine konflikti, võttis paavst Innocentius IV Soome 1249. aasta augustis oma erikaitse alla, kuid seda ilma Rootsit mingil viisil mainimata.