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Who was the most controversial person Julius III promoted to Cardinal?

  • Innocenzo Ciocchi Del Monte

  • Giovanni Angelo Medici

  • Alessandro Farnese

  • Rodolfo Pio da Carpi

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Innocenzo Ciocchi Del Monte, a close friend and confidant of Julius III, sparked controversy upon his appointment as cardinal due to his lack of ecclesiastical experience and education. Despite these shortcomings, his elevation was attributed to his loyalty and service to the pope, raising concerns about nepotism and favoritism within the Catholic Church.
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