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How did Pope Innocent VI aim to restore order in Rome?

  • By military force

  • Through his legate, Cardinal Albornoz

  • By issuing a series of declarations

  • By diplomatic talks with Roman authorities

Answer

To restore order in Rome, Pope Innocent VI dispatched his legate, Cardinal Albornoz, as his representative with the authority to enforce papal rule. Albornoz successfully re-established papal control over the rebellious city, restoring stability and effectively reasserting the Pope's authority in the region.
Pope Innocent VI: The Pontiff of the 14th Century

Pope Innocent VI: The Pontiff of the 14th Century

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