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What significant worldly event did Pope Pius VI address in regards to conclave regulations?

  • French occupation of Rome

  • Discovery of the New World

  • Black Plague

  • Fall of Constantinople

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In response to the tumultuous French occupation of Rome, Pope Pius VI issued significant modifications to the regulations governing conclaves within the Catholic Church. These updated measures were designed to guarantee the security and independence of papal elections during uncertain times, ensuring the continued functioning of the church amidst the surrounding chaos.
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