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6.] This Apostolical Inquisition was at once introduced into Lombardy, Romagna and the Marches of Treviso.

The extreme rigor of its proceedings, the extortions of monks, and the violent resistance offered by the communes, led to some relaxation of its original constitution.
More authority had to be conceded to the bishops; and the right of the Inquisitors to levy taxes on the people was modified.

Yet it retained its true form of a Papal organ, superseding the episcopal prerogatives, and overriding the secular magistrates, who were bound to execute its biddings.

As such it was admitted into Tuscany, and established in Aragon.

Venice received it in 1289, with certain reservations that placed its proceedings under the control of Doge and Council.