A unique position was granted to the papal army , consisting almost exclusively of foreigners , since the Roman Black Nobility was not willing to serve .
The population resisted military service as well , despite a decent salary structure and the potential for promotion .
A unique position was granted to the papal army , consisting almost exclusively of foreigners , since the Roman Black Nobility was not willing to serve , and the population resisted military service as well , despite a decent salary structure and the potential for promotion .