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
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 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
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
This year also died Pope Paschalis; and John of Gaeta succeeded to the popedom, whose other name was Gelasius.
From The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle by J. H. (James Henry) Ingram
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