papacy

Example Sentences

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The U.S. once had a complicated relationship with the papacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The papacy did not formally confirm the order's existence until 1298.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Francis's papacy heralded several reforms to the Catholic Church, but on many of its teachings, he was a traditionalist.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

If Francis had a byword for his papacy, it was “mercy,” which he made the theme of a special jubilee year starting in 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

After Napoleon’s defeat the papacy reclaimed the files, but many disappeared on the return journey, probably sold for recycling to cover expenses.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton