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may 21, 1790 - Civil Constitution of the Clergy and the National Assembly

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Fair Salaries for Clergy

Districts of Church lined up with departments, meaning that the 180 districts turned into 83.

Church roles elected by citizens

Contact with the Pope was banned for French citizens and his power was also limited without consolation

National Assembly refused to contact the Church despite raised concerns from 30 Bishops

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may 21, 1790
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~ 236 years ago