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To which title was Pius IV appointed before becoming pope?

  • Archbishop of Ravenna

  • Bishop of Rome

  • Archbishop of Ragusa

  • Bishop of Milan

Answer

Before ascending to the papacy, Pius IV held the title of Archbishop of Ragusa, a significant position within the Catholic Church. As the Archbishop, he oversaw the spiritual and administrative affairs of the Archdiocese of Ragusa, providing leadership and guidance to the Catholic community in that region.
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