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 great work was dedicated to Cardinal Francis Piccolomini, who was soon after raised to the popedom under the name of Pius III.
From The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, March 1865 by Various
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
His most remarkable appearance as a political peace-maker was in the dispute which took place after the death of Pope Honorius II., as to the succession to the popedom.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
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 James Grant
