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Did Pope Urban IV reform the administrative structure of the church?

  • Yes

  • No

  • It's unknown

  • He tried but failed

Answer

Yes, Pope Urban IV reformed the administrative structure of the church. In 1264, he issued the bull _Ut negotia_, which established the college of cardinals as a permanent body with specific responsibilities. The bull also gave the pope the power to create new cardinals and to appoint them to various positions within the church.
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