How did Urban II reform the administration of the Church?
Set up Roman Curia
Built new cathedrals
Wrote a legal code
Redefined doctrines
Answer
To strengthen papal authority and centralize the administration of the Catholic Church, Pope Urban II established the Roman Curia, a central governing body located in Rome. This administrative reform streamlined the Church's governance, enhancing the Pope's control over ecclesiastical matters, decision-making, and the enforcement of church laws and policies throughout the Catholic world.
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