What was Pope John XIX's main policy ambition?
Military expansion
Weakening clergy influence
Strengthening the Papal States
Curbing aristocratic power
Answer
Strengthening the Papal States was Pope John XIX's main policy ambition. He was able to expand his control over the city of Rome and surrounding territories. He also made an alliance with Emperor Otto III, which helped to increase the power of the Papacy.
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