Answer :
A direct effect of ending simony was that priests became educated enough for their positions.
What is simony?
The term 'simony' refers to the manipulation of privileges in the Church (e.g., different types of material benefices).
- Pope Gregory VII ended simony and this practice is now prohibited by Church.
In conclusion, an effect of ending simony was that priests became educated enough for their positions.
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