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papacy

[pey-puh-see] / ˈpeɪ pə si /
NOUN
Apostolic See
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This was a time tensions between the French monarchy and the papacy that lead to a seven-decade-long relocation of the papacy from Rome to the French-controlled Avignon.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The Order of the Hermits of St Augustine was established in 1256 when the papacy объединed several hermit groups from central Italy into a single mendicant order.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Francis also gave the papacy a less formal and more approachable image by spurning regal attire, riding in compact cars and making headlines with blunt comments at news conferences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Six months into his papacy, Pope Leo still looks like a man who is taking in the gravity of the role, and weighing up his options.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

They kept the papacy weak and unstable, standing with their weapons in hand right under the eyes of the Pope.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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