popedom

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An American so intrepid as to make himself eligible for both offices would be unlikely to “give up his popedom for our presidency.”

From Slate • May 9, 2025

He even aspired to the popedom; but this greatest of all human dignities, he was not permitted to obtain.

From A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges by Lord, John

Eugenius IV, from Venice, originally called Gabriel Condolmero, was raised to the popedom in 1431.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various

And on the nineteenth day before the calends of January died the Pope of Rome, whose name was Calixtus, and Honorius succeeded to the popedom.

From The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle by Ingram, J. H. (James Henry)

During his popedom he kept a brazen head, which he regularly consulted concerning diabolical subjects.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist