Which group was most benefitted by Pius IV’s policies?
The military
The common folk
The clergy
The arts community
Answer
The clergy. Under Pius IV, the Council of Trent's decrees were codified and the Roman Catechism was published, defining Catholic doctrine and practice. He also established new dioceses, seminaries, and religious orders to strengthen the Church's influence and combat the spread of Protestantism.
Pope Pius IV: Unveiling the Papal Powerhouse
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