Pope Nicholas II

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Pope Nicholas II served as the 155th pope from 1058 until his death in 1061. He is notable for implementing significant reforms within the Church, including the establishment of the College of Cardinals as the sole authority for papal elections through a bull that aimed to reduce the influence of secular powers in the selection of popes.

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The papal election process as we currently recognize it began with Pope Nicholas II, who in 1059 issued a landmark bull that contained major church reforms.

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