Cardinals are princes of the Church appointed by the Pope. Catholic clerics moved closer to the Pope and his doctrines. On these the pope and cardinals are intent. He also inquired about the Pope and Church in Rome. A conclave met and elected an Italian pope, Urban VI. The former Pope, Benedict XVI, was born in Bavaria. He has expressed admiration towards Pope Francis. These were points for debate that criticized the Church and the Pope. See Reform of the Roman Breviary by Pope Pius X. He was nephew to Pope Gregory XII. He consults the Pope and the chief Rabbi. Her husband was occupied in finding a compromise with the Pope, who had excommunicated him. It included a commemoration from Pope Francis. He agreed with the stand Luther took against the pope. This brought him into contact with Pope John XXIII.