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

This occurred during the pontificate of Leo I, who, because of his success in furthering the interests of the popedom, shares alone with Pope Gregory the title of "the Great."

From The Last Reformation by Smith, F. G. (Frederick George)

The Bishop of Marseilles represented the great chamberlain, who holds the supreme authority during the vacancy of the popedom.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter

France and Italy were at strife for the popedom.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter

This monarch, in the former part of his life, was remarkable for dissipation and extravagance of conduct; in the latter, he became the slave of the popedom.

From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by Tyler, James Endell