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
This movement was begun in 1517 by Martin Luther, a German monk; and it spread so rapidly as soon to involve the whole domain of popedom.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by James Edward Talmage
Any other reader may find allusions to the supremacy of the popedom over these early Christian communities, if he can.
From The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author by John Hill Burton
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 J. H. (James Henry) Ingram
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 E. G. P. Wyatt
