What was a key characteristic of Pope Gregory X's election method changes?
Public voting
Secret ballot
Multiple popes
Online polling
Answer
Secret ballots, introduced by Pope Gregory X in the 13th century, were a significant innovation in papal elections, designed to ensure confidentiality, impartiality, and freedom from external influences. This method helped to reduce corruption, prevent factionalism, and protect the integrity of the electoral process, fostering a climate of fairness and encouraging the cardinals to vote based solely on the candidates' merits and qualifications.
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