popedom
Example Sentences
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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
The great popes seem to have settled the question; they thought popedom implied empire; and the pope himself, besides his sway over consciences, was king in temporal matters.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 by Various
The position known in history as "the divine right of kings" may be best described as a political popedom.
From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.
France and Italy were at strife for the popedom.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter
During the thirteen years of his popedom, Gregory had full scope for his talents as administrator, as well as ruler.
From St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music by Wyatt, E. G. P.
