Why was Giovanni Battista Montini sent to Rome after his ordination?

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Pope Paul VI stands behind microphones with both arms raised, wearing white papal robes and glasses, during a public appearance in Geneva. — St. Paul VI In 1968 Pope Paul VI appeared in Geneva to address the International Labour Organization on the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Following his ordination on May 29, 1920, Giovanni Battista Montini was sent to Rome by his bishop specifically to pursue higher studies.1

While in Rome, he was eventually recruited for the Vatican diplomatic service, leading to his long-standing career within the Vatican Secretariat of State.1