papalize (Meaning)

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papalize (v. t.)

To make papal.

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papalize (v. i.)

To conform to popery.

Synonyms & Antonyms of papalize

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papalize Sentence Examples

  1. The pope's decisions were revered as infallible, akin to being papalized.
  2. The church hierarchy sought to papalize its authority by establishing a centralized system under the pope's control.
  3. Papalization became a tool for consolidating power within the Catholic Church.
  4. The papacy's influence was papalized through the spread of its doctrine and the appointment of loyalists to key positions.
  5. The papalization process aimed to establish the pope as the supreme head and judge over all matters of faith and morals.
  6. Some reformers challenged the papalization of church authority, advocating for greater participation of the laity.
  7. The papalized system of governance within the Catholic Church has faced ongoing scrutiny and debate.
  8. The papacy's attempts to papalize its power often led to conflicts with secular rulers.
  9. The papalization of church doctrine could stifle theological inquiry and suppress dissenting perspectives.
  10. The extent of papalization has varied throughout the history of the Catholic Church, reflecting changing social and political landscapes.

FAQs About the word papalize

To make papal., To conform to popery.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The pope's decisions were revered as infallible, akin to being papalized.

The church hierarchy sought to papalize its authority by establishing a centralized system under the pope's control.

Papalization became a tool for consolidating power within the Catholic Church.

The papacy's influence was papalized through the spread of its doctrine and the appointment of loyalists to key positions.