Papal authority refers to the spiritual and administrative power held by the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. It encompasses the Pope's role in guiding doctrine, making moral decisions, and exercising governance over church matters. This authority is rooted in the belief that the Pope is the successor of Saint Peter, who was appointed by Jesus as the head of his apostles. As such, the Pope is considered the supreme earthly authority on issues of faith and morals within the Catholic Church.
The papacy, or the pope's 'government' controlled the papal states.
nominal sovereignty is the authority to only rule in name where substantial sovereignty or dominant sovereignty means real or actual authority
Papal States.
The Black Plague Strong hostility toward the Catholic Church caused by papal rule. APEX
God is their supreme authority and divine truth.
A papal homily usually refers to a sermon that a pope gives on a topic that relates to Scripture.
Papal supremacy the claim of medieval popes that they held authority over all secular, nonreligious rulers
The fisherman's ring.
(John Wycliffe) =)
Because the Pope refused to give him a divorce.
The two rival popes claimed authority.
Uniate
Adventists do not believe in Papal authority or the saints.
The French and the British were restricted from the areas under Papal authority.
of Authority
A person or some people that has more authority than you or has authority over you.
Power is the term that is the definition of the possession of control authority or influence over others.