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Urban II belonged to which Pope position hierarchy before pope?

  • Cardinal

  • Bishop

  • Deacon

  • Archbishop

Answer

Sure! Urban II was a bishop in Ostia before becoming pope. He was a close advisor to Pope Gregory VII and played a key role in the Gregorian Reforms, which aimed to reform the Catholic Church and strengthen papal authority. As a bishop, he held a senior position in the Church's hierarchy and had significant responsibilities and influence within the Diocese of Ostia.
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